Injection Molder

Aliaxis • Winchester, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton Kent is seeking an Injection Molder to join its Manufacturing team in Winchester, Tennessee. The role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating injection molding equipment to produce high-quality rubber components. The position is full-time and works a night shift schedule of Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Employees work 36 hours on a compressed schedule and are paid for 40 hours.

The work is performed primarily in a manufacturing plant. It involves operating and monitoring production equipment, handling materials and finished products, completing repetitive production tasks, and maintaining quality and safety standards. The position requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout a 12-hour shift. Employees may be exposed to elevated temperatures from molding machines and hot finished parts, and may work independently for extended periods with limited supervision. Required PPE must be used, and all safety procedures must be followed.

Hamilton Kent describes safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement as core values. The role offers a pathway to future manufacturing opportunities, including potential advancement to operational leadership positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn production equipment.
• Basic digital literacy and ability to complete production documentation.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable attendance and dependability.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to handle materials and finished products and perform repetitive production tasks while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Ability to work safely around production machinery and equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Previous injection molding experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience performing quality inspections and packaging operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding machines and related equipment.
• Load materials into machines and monitor production processes.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Package components according to production requirements.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Identify and report quality concerns, machine issues, and safety hazards.
• Follow company safety, environmental, quality, and production procedures.
• Work independently while meeting productivity expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production requirements.
• Wear and maintain required PPE, follow safe work practices, and promptly report hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries.

Benefits

• Compressed schedule of three workdays per week, with 40 hours of pay for 36 hours worked.
• $19.89 per hour starting rate.
• Additional premium for night shift work.
• Benefits eligibility after 30 days.
• 401(k) eligibility after 6 months.
• Vacation accrual beginning on date of hire.
• Training and career growth opportunities.
• Potential advancement to operational leadership positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED