Assembly Lead - 1st
About The Position
TriMas Packaging LLC is hiring an on-site Assembly Lead at its Auburn, Indiana location. This full-time, hourly position is on the first shift, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and includes weekend work. The role supports manufacturing production and distribution, with responsibility for safe, efficient assembly and injection molding operations that meet production and quality goals. The Assembly Lead ensures safety procedures are followed, sets up and starts molding machines, and verifies that machines, auxiliary equipment, and automated systems operate within required parameters. The lead checks products using measurement and testing equipment, monitors and troubleshoots processing issues, performs preventive maintenance, and documents process changes. The role also helps reduce material scrap and works with Tool and Die Makers to optimize molds for cycle time and quality.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience in a leadership role.
- Three to five years of assembly experience through successful processing.
- Experience with lockout/tagout.
- Experience using calipers and indicating micrometers and reading inspection specifications.
- Hands-on experience with high-volume injection molding.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Troubleshooting ability.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in injection molding, assembly tooling, and/or maintenance is preferred.
- Previous Paulson Training is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Follow daily safety practices and ensure safety procedures are followed.
- Ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and automated systems are set to regulation parameters and produce products meeting quality standards and production goals.
- Set up and start molding machines.
- Inspect product using calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices.
- Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks and document process changes.
- Reduce material scrap to help protect the environment and control costs.
- Provide feedback on mold design and assist Tool and Die Makers in optimizing molds for cycle time and quality.
Benefits
- Medical insurance and prescription drugs
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Paid time off, which may include vacation and sick time
- Retirement program
- Other voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
