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Injection Molding Lead Technician – 3rd Shift Operations
Up to $60,000 Base Salary • Ixonia, WI Area • 100% Onsite • Modern, Debt-Free Facility
- SCHEDULE: Consistent 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM) with flexibility up to 9-hour shifts during production transitions
- EXPERIENCE: 2 years of verifiable experience with full plastic injection mold setups and advanced process troubleshooting
- LEADERSHIP SCOPE: Working Lead role—staying hands-on with equipment while guiding a small 3rd shift crew of 3 team members
- FACILITY: Modern, ISO-certified custom molder with state-of-the-art equipment (90% of machinery under 4 years old)
- REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a dependable daily driving radius of Ixonia / Jefferson County, WI
If you are an injection molding technician tired of fighting unreliable legacy presses, cutting corners on quality, or dealing with chaotic night-shift environments, this direct-hire seat is a breath of fresh air. The employer is a rock-solid, debt-free, ISO-certified custom molder serving a highly diversified multi-market customer base. Uniquely committed to modern technology, 90% of their manufacturing machinery is less than four years old. They offer an enviable workplace culture with an average employee tenure exceeding 10 years.
This is a high-influence, lead-by-example position where you take true ownership over overnight operations. Instead of pushing paper from a desk, you will stay close to the machinery—setting the pace, fine-tuning processing parameters, and mentoring a tight-knit crew. Backed by a management team that genuinely respects off-shift staff and invests in brand-new automation, this role provides unmatched job security and a long-term professional home.
What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)
- Serve as the hands-on floor supervisor for 3rd shift, managing line scheduling and keeping a 3-person team safe, motivated, and productive.
- Execute end-to-end tooling changeovers, safely hanging molds, connecting water lines, blending raw materials, and loading resins into dryer systems.
- Diagnose and correct molding defects (sinks, splay, short shots, flash) by adjusting pressures, temperatures, and cycle times to lock in ideal processing windows.
- Manage resin transitions and equipment sanitation, including cleaning hoppers, auxiliary loaders, and grinders to prevent material cross-contamination.
- Perform physical part sampling and quality checks against technical drawings to maintain 100% compliance with ISO quality standards.
- Train and mentor machine operators on standard operating procedures, lean 5S workspace organization, and facility safety protocols.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)
- 2 years of dedicated, hands-on experience executing tool setups and processing logic on plastic injection molding presses.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and polymer literacy—a deep understanding of various resin behaviors (engineering-grade vs. commodity plastics) and custom molding variables.
- Lead-by-example leadership style with a calm, reliable demeanor capable of managing shop priorities without direct oversight.
- Stable employment history demonstrating professional longevity, reliability, and commitment to past employers.
- Proximity to the plant, with established residence within a dependable daily commuting distance of the Greater Ixonia / Jefferson County area.