Injection Mold Lead

Injection Mold LeadAt Trelleborg every part made allows us to make a difference. Founded in 1905, Trelleborg is an international organization operating within the multitude of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, industrial, and food, water and beverage. Our manufacturing team is focused on creating parts needed in the aerospace industry. Summary of the Role: As an Injection Mold Lead, you will set up and operate injection molding machines to produce high-quality plastic parts while providing day-to-day leadership and support to the production team. You will serve as the primary point of contact for operators by training new hires, answering questions, troubleshooting process and equipment issues, and ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are consistently met. Working closely with the manufacturing team, you will help drive efficient operations, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives. Tasks and Responsibilities: Issue, stage, and monitor materials for production jobs to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. Train, mentor, and onboard new employees, ensuring they understand job responsibilities, quality expectations, safety procedures, and company standards. Serve as the first point of contact for operators by providing guidance, answering questions, and assisting with troubleshooting production and process issues. Set molds and tooling using an overhead crane while following established safety procedures and setup requirements. Process and operate injection molding machines utilizing scientific molding principles and best practices. Monitor production performance and make process adjustments as needed to maintain quality, efficiency, and output goals. Perform visual and dimensional inspections using measuring tools and inspection equipment to ensure product conformity. Trim gates, remove flashing, perform part marking, and verify finished products meet customer and engineering requirements. Troubleshoot molding processes, identify root causes of manufacturing issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime. Perform minor machine maintenance and coordinate with maintenance personnel when additional support is required. Operate a forklift to safely move molds, materials, and finished goods throughout the facility. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment while supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives. Support production scheduling priorities and coordinate with supervisors and team members to meet production goals and delivery commitments. Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, quality, and safety by leading through example and supporting employee development.

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status. This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident ( i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee .All applicants must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.