Molding Process Technician - 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Shift

Molding Process Technician

Lasko Products has been creating trusted home comfort solutions for nearly 120 years. As a market leader in portable fans, heaters, air purifiers, and ventilation products, we are driven by innovation, quality, and a commitment to delivering exceptional products to consumers worldwide.

We are seeking a Molding Process Technician to join our team at our Franklin, TN manufacturing facility. The Molding Process Technician is responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing injection molding processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role supports manufacturing operations through process monitoring, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and collaboration with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Set up, start up, troubleshoot, and monitor injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Make machine adjustments, including injection pressure and cycle time modifications, to ensure product quality and production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot molding and process-related issues.
• Inspect products for dimensional and surface defects.
• Support mold changes and ensure proper startup procedures.
• Monitor production systems for machine stoppages, downtime, cycle deviations, and mold changes.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis for quality and production issues.
• Record scrap and production data accurately in the monitoring system.
• Communicate process, quality, and safety concerns to supervisors and incoming shifts.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Occasionally support department leadership in the absence of the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical education or Associate's Degree preferred.
• 35 years of Injection Molding Technician experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and setting up injection molding equipment.
• Knowledge of robotic systems and auxiliary equipment is preferred.
• Familiarity with different plastic materials and injection molding processes.
• Experience with Milacron injection molding equipment is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands, tools, gauges, and measuring equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and reach throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment exposed to noise, dust, odors, and production equipment.

Available Shifts:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM 12:00 AM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM 7:00 AM

Overtime and weekends may be required based on production needs.

Lasko Products is the leading air solutions brand with a reputation for reliable products, peak performance, and perpetual innovation our commitment to our customers for over a century. Founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia, Lasko has evolved for over a century to become the global leader in air solution products. From our roots in small appliances, fans, and portable heaters, we've grown to become the leading home comfort company while maintaining our unwavering commitment to quality and value. Today, Lasko stands as a symbol of innovation, offering consumers around the world high-performance products; portable fans, heaters, air purifiers, humidifiers, and home ventilation solutions. Our well-known brands, Lasko, B-Air, BlueDri, Air King, and Guardian Technologies, serve both consumer and commercial markets across North America and internationally. As an American company for 120 years, we take pride in upholding the spirit of hard work, trust and accessibility, ensuring that Lasko remains available to all, for generations to come. Headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in Tennessee and Texas, Lasko intends to set the standard in the air solutions category for another 100 years.

Lasko's mission is to provide comfort you can trust.

Our company's success is based on our culture of GRACE, with five core "Be" values outlining how we live it.

Growth Mindset Be Bold

• We are never the finished product every failure is a data point, every setback is a setup.

Recognition Be Together

• We win together. We celebrate together! High performance deserves to be seen named, specific, remembered.

Authenticity Be Real

• No masks. No politics. Show up as you are, say what you mean, and mean what you say.

Clear Communication Be Clear

• Say it plainly. Say it once. Say it to the right person. Clarity is kindness.

Extreme Ownership Be Accountable

• No blame. No excuses. Own the win and the loss. No exceptions.

Why Join Lasko? At Lasko, we believe people do their best work when they're supported personally and professionally. That's why we offer flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule for our corporate team, promoting employees to balance life and work in a way that fits their lifestyle. Our dog-friendly corporate headquarters adds a fun, welcoming atmosphere, while our competitive salaries with bonus potential recognize and reward your contributions. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage. Join Lasko and be part of a legacy of innovation at a company that values flexibility, growth, and a culture where you can thrive.