3rd Shift Production Lead - Plastic Injection Molding Specialist

Salary: $1 - $77,500 per hour Location: Ixonia, WI Posted: July 02 2026 Relocation Assistance: Not Available The Opportunity: Step into a critical, hands‑on leadership role with a rock‑solid, ISO‑certified custom molder that treats its technology—and its people—with elite priority. While most plastics shops force night crews to fight ancient, breaking equipment, 90% of the manufacturing machinery here is less than four years old. Serving a highly diversified multi‑market customer base, this debt‑free organization offers unmatched job security and an enviable culture where the average employee tenure exceeds 10 years. TECHNICAL DEPTH: 2+ years of verifiable experience executing full plastic injection mold setups and advanced process troubleshooting LEADERSHIP SCOPE: “Working Lead” capacity—staying close to the machinery while mentoring, guiding, and directing a small, focused 3rd shift production crew of 3 team members EARNING POTENTIAL: Up to $60,000 annual base salary (fully scaling with processing depth and material literacy) + Full Corporate Benefits Package WORK SCHEDULE: Consistent 3rd Shift layout running 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (with flexibility to manage up to 9‑hour shifts based on production transitions) LOCATION: Greater Ixonia / Jefferson County corridor (Must reside within a dependable daily driving radius of the manufacturing plant) COMPLIANCE: United States Citizens or Green Card holders only; corporate visa sponsorship is not available For a skilled molding technician who is tired of toxic night‑shift chaos, cutting corners on quality, or dealing with unreliable legacy presses, this direct‑hire tracking role is a breath of fresh air. Because our client operates entirely debt‑free and continuously reinvests in state‑of‑the‑art automation and brand‑new machinery, you will have the actual resources you need to maintain peak process stability and zero‑defect output. This isn’t a desk job where you push paper; it’s a high‑influence, lead‑by‑example position. You will have total ownership over the overnight operation—setting the pace, fine‑tuning processing parameters, and passing down your technical trade secrets to a tight‑knit team. Backed by a management structure that genuinely respects off‑shift staff and accommodates employee well‑being, this is a premium professional home to ground your manufacturing career. What You Will Be Doing Shift Command: Serving as the hands‑on floor supervisor for 3rd shift operations, managing line scheduling, and keeping a small team motivated and safe. Technical Mold Setups: Executing end‑to‑end tooling changeovers, safely hanging molds, setting up water lines, mixing raw materials, and loading resins into drying systems. Process Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and correcting molding defects (sinks, splay, short shots, flash) by adjusting pressures, temperatures, and cycle times to lock in optimized processing windows. Material Infrastructure: Managing sequential material changes, including meticulously cleaning hoppers, auxiliary loaders, and grinders to prevent cross‑contamination. ISO Quality Control: Conducting part sampling inspections and executing physical quality checks against drawing specs to ensure 100% compliance with ISO standards. Workforce Development: Training operators on standard operating procedures, lean 5S workspace cleanliness, and strict facility safety protocols. What We Are Looking For Injection Molding Pedigree: A minimum of 2 years of dedicated, hands‑on experience in tool setup and processing logic. You must know how a press breathes, not just how to hit a cycle button. Mechanical & Polymer Literacy: Strong foundational mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of different resin characteristics (engineering grade vs. commodity plastics) and custom molding constraints. Lead‑by‑Example Mindset: A reliable, calm supervisor who takes pride in stepping up, diagnosing floor bottlenecks, and maintaining a high‑efficiency workflow without direct oversight. Employment Longevity: A stable, reliable work history that shows commitment and professional growth rather than frequent job‑hopping. #J-18808-Ljbffr