Lead Injection Mold Technician
About The Position
Join a company that’s growing, thriving, and built for long‑term success! Q2 Artificial Lift Services (Q2 ALS) is a trusted, industry‑leading artificial lift company with 55+ in-house repair and service facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Our operations are supported by world-class manufacturing, API & ISO Certified standards, and patented, top‑tier products engineered for exceptional performance. We provide stable careers, hands‑on training, and clear opportunities for growth. Our facilities are clean, organized, and fully equipped—offering a professional, modern environment designed to help you build your career.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience leading, training, mentoring, or coordinating manufacturing personnel.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
