Lead Plastic Injection Molding Operator- Brenham TX location

Council of Industry • Warwick, NY

8d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Mechanical Rubber Texas is looking for an experienced Lead Plastic Injection Molding Operator who can run machines, solve problems on the floor, and help lead a small team. This is a working lead position — you’ll be hands-on with setups, mold changes, and troubleshooting while keeping production moving and quality on point.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on plastic injection molding experience
• Previous lead experience or someone ready to step into a lead role
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical ability
• Comfortable working on the floor and leading by example
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
• Good communication and a team-first attitude

Nice To Haves

• Rubber or elastomer molding experience
• Preventive maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Set up and run plastic injection molding machines
• Perform mold changes, startups, and process adjustments
• Troubleshoot machine, mold, material, and part issues
• Lead and support operators during daily production
• Make sure parts meet quality requirements
• Watch cycle times, scrap, and overall production flow
• Train operators on proper setup, operation, and safety
• Work with maintenance and supervisors to fix issues fast
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized
• Complete basic production and quality paperwork

Benefits

• Benefits After 90 days:
• Company-paid dental insurance
• Company-paid vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• After 1 year:
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match

What This Job Offers

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