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Job Title: Team Leader - Injection Molding

Job Description

The Injection Molding Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing a small section of the molding department and guiding a small team of production workers. This role involves training, managing, and coaching employees while actively participating as a working team leader.

Responsibilities

+ Train and assist associates in performing preventive maintenance assignments.

+ Set up and operate machinery safely.

+ Ensure accurate recording and disposal of scrap daily, and completion of rework by the end of the day.

+ Fill in for associates when necessary.

+ Understand, operate, and assist with individual process stations on all equipment.

+ Perform lock-out and tag-out (LOTO) procedures to clear equipment faults and restore machine energy as per established procedures.

+ Report any quality or safety non-conformities to the Production Manager.

+ Complete paperwork and data entry accurately.

+ Maintain accurate safety and environmental records.

+ Inspect and measure parts and products to ensure they meet specifications.

+ Train associates on adjusting machines and equipment to repair non-conforming products.

+ Analyze and provide input to resolve work problems and assist associates in problem-solving.

+ Monitor absenteeism and maintain time and production records.

+ Conduct cross-training of associates, maintaining and verifying performance levels, and updating records.

+ Ensure all associates understand and follow emergency response procedures.

+ Assist in monitoring and maintaining all TPM Goals (Safety, Scrap, Customer Defects, In-Process Defects).

+ Support and participate in continuous improvement programs for Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS).

+ Ensure associates monitor controls effectively, comply with requirements, and report compliance to department management.

+ Implement and enforce EHS programs, ensuring associates meet SWI required PPE.

+ Perform safety audits, propose and implement corrective actions.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in leadership, minimum team lead level.

+ Experience setting up plastic molding machines (injection molding preferred, but blow mold and extrusion are acceptable).

+ Ability to stand for the entirety of the shift.

+ Basic math skills to monitor scrap and production numbers.

+ Physical ability to lift 10lbs regularly, 25lbs frequently, and 50lbs occasionally.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Injection molding machine operation experience.

+ Leadership experience.

+ Ability to lead and work hands-on with a small group of sometimes entry-level employees.

Why Work Here?

The company offers growth opportunities from within and very affordable benefits. Employees enjoy two shutdown periods and generous PTO. There is a short-term disability for hourly employees and long-term disability for salaried employees. Additionally, a $1.50/hr attendance bonus is provided each week for perfect attendance, along with a $1.50/hr shift differential for off-shift work.

Work Environment

The work schedule is from 6am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with potential overtime, including weekends. The environment is bright and organized, though some production areas may be cramped. The facility is not air-conditioned, leading to high temperatures near machines during summer. Safety glasses and closed-toed shoes are required, and gloves are provided in some areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46800.00 - $46800.00/yr.

Heartland Automotive offers growth from within and very affordable benefits! They also offer two shutdowns and generous PTO, short term disability for hourly and long term disability for salary employees.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.