Setup Tech (Injection Molding) 2nd shift

Huf Group; Greeneville (TN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp. in Greeneville, TN, is seeking a 2nd shift Injection Molding Setup Tech to join our manufacturing team.

You will perform mold changes, machine setups, start-ups, and shutdowns; verify process parameters; troubleshoot issues; and maintain quality and safety standards. Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Production to improve OEE and scrap reduction while documenting changes and training operators.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Journeymen’s card preferred.
• 3 years injection molding setup experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Experience with 10–500-ton capacity machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes, machine setups, startups, and shutdowns for injection molding equipment.
• Establish and verify process parameters to meet quality, productivity, and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot molding, material, tooling, and machine-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production performance and make process adjustments to maintain optimal cycle times and quality standards.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and customer-specific automotive quality requirements.
• Ensure products meet specifications through first-piece inspections and ongoing process verification.
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing concerns.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Document setup data, process changes, downtime events, and corrective actions.
• Assist in training operators on standard work instructions, quality requirements, and safe operating procedures.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, efficiency improvements, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Skills

Injection molding setup

Blueprint reading

Quality documentation reading

Machine handling 10–500-ton

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeymen’s card

Job description

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Setup Tech (Injection Molding) 2nd shift

We are a leading developer and manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems as well as car access and authorization systems for the global automotive industry. Founded in 1908 in Velbert, Germany, we are an independent, family-owned company with around 7,500 employees at locations in Europe, America and Asia and achieved sales of more than EUR 1.2billion in the financial year 2023.

Your Role

• Perform mold changes, machine setups, startups, and shutdowns for injection molding equipment
• Establish and verify process parameters to meet quality, productivity, and customer requirements
• Troubleshoot molding, material, tooling, and machine-related issues to minimize downtime
• Monitor production performance and make process adjustments to maintain optimal cycle times and quality standards
• Support APQP, PPAP, and customer-specific automotive quality requirements
• Ensure products meet specifications through first-piece inspections and ongoing process verification
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing concerns
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on molding machines and auxiliary equipment
• Document setup data, process changes, downtime events, and corrective actions
• Assist in training operators on standard work instructions, quality requirements, and safe operating procedures
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, efficiency improvements, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Your Skills

• High School diploma or GED
• Journeymen’s card preferred
• 3 years injection molding setup experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and quality documentation
• Previous experience with 10–500-ton capacity machines

What we offer

• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off

Huf celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp.