Injection Molding Technician

Toyota Boshoku America • Bardstown, KY

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About The Position

The Injection Molding Technician develops the knowledge and skills needed to perform the role’s essential functions. The position supports plant goals of minimizing downtime, increasing productivity, and maintaining the Toyota Production System. It implements injection molding processes, procedures, and techniques to improve efficiency, product quality, and productivity.

The role is based in an automotive manufacturing plant and may involve travel of 0–10%. The team member must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Two years of previous injection mold experience, including experience with machines and robots.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with problem solving.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently as a self-starter.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Flexibility in a changing environment.
• Flexibility to work mandatory overtime.
• English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to talk, see, and hear; walk, sit, and stand; and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage setup and processing on injection machines.
• Manage mold changes according to the kanban system, set dies for required runs, and troubleshoot injection machine and mold issues.
• Operate injection molding machines and mold-changing equipment, and operate an overhead crane.
• Troubleshoot molding equipment.
• Perform mold changes and color changes.
• Support Kaizen and related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed