Lead Injection Mold Technician

Q2 ALS•Midland, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading and coordinating the daily activities of Injection Mold Technicians and Operators, serving as the primary technical resource during the assigned shift. The position requires hands-on support, troubleshooting, and escalation of equipment, quality, safety, and production concerns. Responsibilities include performing setup, startup, troubleshooting, process adjustments, and optimization of injection molding presses, molds, auxiliary equipment, and secondary production equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role also involves monitoring machine performance, providing technical guidance and training, performing routine maintenance, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining production and quality records.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Previous experience leading, training, mentoring, or coordinating manufacturing personnel.
Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Ability to work 8- 10 hour shifts.
Ability to safely operate equipment and use required tools.
Must be able to wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Experience in a pump shop, machine shop, or mechanical assembly environment preferred.
Familiarity with pump components, downhole equipment, or precision mechanical parts is an asset.
Previous injection molding setup and operation experience is highly preferred.
Knowledge of sucker rod manufacturing processes is an asset.
Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment in a production environment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the daily activities of Injection Mold Technicians and Operators, communicating priorities, assigning work, and supporting production requirements.
Serve as the primary technical resource during the assigned shift, providing hands-on support, troubleshooting, and escalation of equipment, quality, safety, and production concerns.
Perform setup, startup, troubleshooting, process adjustments, and optimization of injection molding presses, molds, auxiliary equipment, and secondary production equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Monitor machine performance, process parameters, scrap, downtime, and equipment condition; implement corrective actions to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to team members to promote consistent methods, proper equipment operation, and adherence to established procedures.
Perform routine maintenance, equipment inspections, machine adjustments, and minor repairs on molding presses and related equipment.
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards; promptly address or escalate nonconforming or unsafe conditions.
Complete and maintain production and quality records, including downtime, scrap, repairs, inspections, and process deviations.
Coordinate changeovers and startup readiness with production, quality, and maintenance personnel to support efficient operations and minimize downtime.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving process stability, increasing equipment effectiveness, and enhancing product quality.
Maintain effective communication with supervisors and support departments regarding production priorities, equipment status, quality concerns, and operational results.
Perform additional duties and support activities as assigned.