Lead Plastic Injection Molding Operator- Brenham TX location
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Brenham, TX, US
Summary
The lead operator is responsible for setting up and running plastic injection molding machines while troubleshooting technical issues and maintaining production quality. They also provide leadership and training to the production team to ensure efficient workflow and safety standards.
Job Description
Overview
Lead Plastic Injection Molding
Location: Brenham, TXHours: 7:00 am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. One shift facility
Pay: Starting at $25.00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Overview
Mechanical Rubber Texas is looking for an experienced Lead Plastic Injection Molding
Operator who can run machines, solve problems on the floor, and help lead a small team. This is a working lead position — you’ll be hands-on with setups, mold changes, and troubleshooting while keeping production moving and quality on point.
What We Offer:
Benefits
- After 90 days:
- Company-paid dental insurance
- Company-paid vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- After 1 year:
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
Responsibilities
- Set up and run plastic injection molding machines
- Perform mold changes, startups, and process adjustments
- Troubleshoot machine, mold, material, and part issues
- Lead and support operators during daily production
- Make sure parts meet quality requirements
- Watch cycle times, scrap, and overall production flow
- Train operators on proper setup, operation, and safety
- Work with maintenance and supervisors to fix issues fast
- Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized
- Complete basic production and quality paperwork
Qualifications
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What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of hands-on plastic injection molding experience
- Previous lead experience or someone ready to step into a lead role
- Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical ability
- Comfortable working on the floor and leading by example
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
- Good communication and a team-first attitude
Nice to Have
- Rubber or elastomer molding experience
- Preventive maintenance experience
Company Website
https://www.mechanicalrubber.com/
Company Profile
We are a business-to-business custom rubber manufacturer serving a wide range of industries. Our team is collaborative, hands-on, and committed to providing high-quality products and customer service.
Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of ultrasonic coating systems that are shaping industries and driving innovation worldwide. Our ultrasonic coating systems are used to apply thin films onto parts used in diverse industries including microelectronics, alternative energy, medical devices, advanced industrial manufacturing, and research and development sectors worldwide. Sono-Tek’s bold venture into the clean energy sector is showing transformative results in next-gen solar cells, fuel cells, green hydrogen generation, and carbon capture applications as we shape a sustainable future.
Our product line is rapidly evolving, transitioning from R&D to high-volume production machines with significantly higher average selling prices, showcasing our market leadership and adaptability. Our comprehensive suite of thin film coating solutions and application consulting services ensures unparalleled results for our clients, and helps some of the world’s most promising companies achieve technological breakthroughs and bring them to the market. The company strategically delivers its products to customers through a network of direct sales personnel, carefully chosen independent distributors, and experienced sales representatives, ensuring efficient market reach across diverse sectors around the globe.
Our growth strategy is focused on leveraging our innovative technologies, proprietary know-how, unique talent and experience, and global reach to further develop microscopic coating technologies that enable better outcomes for our customers’ products and processes.
Founded
1975
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Nanotechnology Research
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Milton, NY
Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of ultrasonic coating systems that are shaping industries and driving innovation worldwide. Our ultrasonic coating systems are used to apply thin films onto parts used in diverse industries including microelectronics, alternative energy, medical devices, advanced industrial manufacturing, and research and development sectors worldwide. Sono-Tek’s bold venture into the clean energy sector is showing transformative results in next-gen solar cells, fuel cells, green hydrogen generation, and carbon capture applications as we shape a sustainable future.
Our product line is rapidly evolving, transitioning from R&D to high-volume production machines with significantly higher average selling prices, showcasing our market leadership and adaptability. Our comprehensive suite of thin film coating solutions and application consulting services ensures unparalleled results for our clients, and helps some of the world’s most promising companies achieve technological breakthroughs and bring them to the market. The company strategically delivers its products to customers through a network of direct sales personnel, carefully chosen independent distributors, and experienced sales representatives, ensuring efficient market reach across diverse sectors around the globe.
Our growth strategy is focused on leveraging our innovative technologies, proprietary know-how, unique talent and experience, and global reach to further develop microscopic coating technologies that enable better outcomes for our customers’ products and processes.
Founded
1975
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Nanotechnology Research
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Milton, NY
