Senior Injection Molding Processor

Senior Injection Molding Processor

Role Summary

The Senior Injection Molding Processor is responsible for optimizing and maintaining injection molding processes to ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and minimal downtime. This role is highly hands-on and focuses on troubleshooting, process improvement, and supporting production teams on the floor.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes ownership of machine performance and process stability.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Shift Supervisor and collaborates with production teams and associates.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and optimize injection molding machines and processes
• Monitor machine performance and make real-time process adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency
• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, and material issues to minimize downtime
• Support mold changes, startups, and process validation
• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of machines and tooling
• Work closely with operators to ensure production targets and quality standards are met
• Maintain accurate production and process documentation
• Assist in training and guiding operators on best practices and process standards
• Enforce safety procedures and maintain a safe production environment
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce scrap
• Support production leadership and serve as a technical lead on the floor when needed

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints

• Strong troubleshooting skills in injection molding processes and tooling

• Ability to operate and maintain assembly and production equipment

• Effective leadership and supervision of the hourly workforce

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics injection molding
• Strong understanding of production equipment and mold-setting processes
• Working knowledge of resins and materials used in manufacturing

Additional Note

• Capable of serving as backup Section Supervisor when required