Technical Lead – Molding & Process Excellence

Petmate; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Petmate in Arlington, TX seeks a Technical Lead to guide daily operations on the technical floor, including mold and machine start-ups, process control, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and leadership presence while partnering with operations, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime and drive performance.

Candidates should show strong communication, urgency, and ability to mentor technicians, implement corrective actions, and manage

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting skills in molding processes and related equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, drives, and relay systems.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication and shift-to-shift handoff skills.
• English proficiency for communication.
• Ability to interpret process and production data.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical operations on the assigned shift and area.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to the technical team.
• Collaborate with supervisors and plant leadership to set priorities.
• Support startup/shutdown and process validation procedures.
• Improve machine uptime, quality, and safety.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Machine controls

Communication

Leadership

English proficiency

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Petmate in Arlington, TX seeks a Technical Lead to guide daily operations on the technical floor, including mold and machine start-ups, process control, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and leadership presence while partnering with operations, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime and drive performance.

Candidates should show strong communication, urgency, and ability to mentor technicians, implement corrective actions, and manage