Press Technician / Molding Press Technician
About The Position
The Press Technician / Molding Press Technician works in a high-volume injection molding operation at a Middle Tennessee plant serving the automotive industry. This hands-on production role keeps injection molding presses running by loading material, monitoring production cycles, inspecting parts, documenting output, and supporting mold setters during changeovers. The role is described as a direct path to a Mold Setter or Process Technician position for operators who demonstrate capability on the production floor. The position is full-time, on-site, and listed as second shift. Compensation is set according to skill level and demonstrated experience during the interview process. This is a direct-hire position.
Requirements
- At least 1 year operating injection molding presses or working directly alongside them in a production environment.
- Understanding of molding fundamentals, including cycles, tooling basics, and part quality.
- Mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools.
- Ability to read work instructions and setup sheets.
- Comfort working around heavy machinery and tooling.
- Ability to work on-site, stand for extended periods, and lift and maneuver as the job requires.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor injection molding presses according to the daily production schedule.
- Load material and verify resin and lot specifications against job requirements.
- Inspect parts for quality issues, including short shots, flash, sink, burns, and dimensional issues.
- Purge and transition material or color as directed.
- Accurately document production output, scrap, and downtime.
- Assist setters during mold changes by staging tooling, waterlines, clamps, and fittings under supervision.
- Operate overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts for material and tool handling when certified.
- Set up and verify auxiliary equipment, including dryers, loaders, temperature control units, and conveyors.
- Follow lockout/tagout, machine-guarding, and safe-lifting procedures.
- Keep the work area organized and 5S compliant.
- Work with production, quality, and maintenance teams to keep presses running and meet the schedule.
- Flag tooling or process issues before they cause downtime.
Benefits
- Health care plan: medical, dental, and vision.
- Retirement plan (401k, IRA).
- Life insurance: basic, voluntary, and AD&D.
- Paid time off: vacation, sick, and public holidays.
- Paid holiday for the plant shutdown from Christmas to New Year's.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
