3rd Shift Injection Molding Operator Lead

## 3rd Shift Injection Molding Operator Lead###
** 3rd Shift Injection Molding Lead
**** Fitchburg, MA
**** Monday-Friday | 11:00 PM-7:00 AM****$24.00-$27.00/hour + 3rd Shift Differential**### Take the Next Step in Your Injection Molding Career Are you an experienced
** Plastic Injection Molding Operator
** Micron Products is looking for an experienced injection molding professional to join our team as a
** 3rd Shift Injection Molding Lead**.
** Hands-on plastic injection molding experience is required for this position.
** This is not an entry-level manufacturing or machine operator role.

You
** do not need previous Lead or Supervisor experience
** to be considered. If you have strong hands-on injection molding experience and are ready to take on more responsibility, train others, and help keep the shift running smoothly, this could be a great next step.

This is a
** hands-on working lead position**. You will continue working directly with injection molding equipment and production while providing day-to-day support and direction to the team.### What You'll Do
* Work hands-on alongside Plastic Injection Molding Operators
* Help coordinate employees, machines, and production priorities throughout the shift
* Provide day-to-day direction and support to molding and assembly employees
* Train and mentor new and existing operators
* Monitor production, quality, scrap, and downtime
* Identify common injection molding defects and production issues
* Help troubleshoot production issues and escalate technical or processing problems when appropriate
* Ensure inspections and required production documentation are completed accurately
* Communicate production status, issues, and priorities during shift handoffs
* Support quality standards and established manufacturing procedures
* Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment## Qualifications###
** What We're Looking For
***
* Required:

**
* ** 2+ years of hands-on plastic injection molding experience
*** Experience operating
** plastic injection molding machines in a production environment
*** Working knowledge of common injection molding defects and production issues
* Ability to recognize when a molding process is not running correctly and communicate or escalate the issue
* Experience completing quality inspections and production documentation
* Strong communication, reliability, and teamwork skills
* Ability and willingness to train, mentor, and provide direction to other employees
* Ability to work
** 3rd shift, Monday-Friday, 11:00 PM-7:00 AM
**** Important:
Candidates must have direct plastic injection molding experience. General machine operation or manufacturing experience alone does not meet the requirements for this position.**### Previous Leadership Experience Is Not Required You don't need to currently hold a Lead title.

We encourage you to apply if you are currently working as an:
* Injection Molding Operator
* Senior Injection Molding Operator
* Molding Technician
* Lead Operator
* Injection Molding Machine Operator
* Molding Trainer
* Experienced Plastic Injection Molding Operator ready for the next step Experience in
** medical device manufacturing, ISO 13485, GDP/cGDP, or IQMS/DELMIAWorks
** is a plus, but not required.

This is an opportunity to use your injection molding experience to
** move into a leadership role while staying hands-on with the manufacturing process**.
** You'll have the opportunity to:
*** Take the next step in your injection molding career
* Gain hands-on leadership experience
* Train and mentor other employees
* Expand your knowledge of molding operations, quality, and production
* Work in a stable manufacturing environment
* Build experience that can prepare you for future leadership opportunities### Pay & Benefits* **$24.00-$27.00/hour, based on injection molding experience**
* ** Additional 3rd shift differential
*** Overtime opportunities
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) with company match
* Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
* Company-paid life insurance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee referral bonus program

If you have strong
** hands-on plastic injection molding experience
** and are ready to take on more responsibility, we'd like to hear from you.
** Previous Lead experience is not required, but hands-on plastic injection molding experience is required. Apply today to learn more about our 3rd Shift Injection Molding Lead opportunity in Fitchburg, MA.
** Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United…