Injection Molding Lead Technician - 3rd Shift Operations Up to $60,000 Base Salary
- Ixonia, WI Area
- 100% Onsite
- Modern, Debt-Free Facility
SCHEDULE
Consistent 3rd Shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) with flexibility up to 9-hour shifts during production transitions
EXPERIENCE
2+ years of verifiable experience with full plastic injection mold setups and advanced process troubleshooting
LEADERSHIP SCOPE
Working Lead role—staying hands-on with equipment while guiding a small 3rd shift crew of 3 team members
FACILITY
Modern, ISO-certified custom molder with state-of-the-art equipment (90% of machinery under 4 years old)
REQUIREMENTS
US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a dependable daily driving radius of Ixonia / Jefferson County, WI If you are an injection molding technician tired of fighting unreliable legacy presses, cutting corners on quality, or dealing with chaotic night-shift environments, this direct-hire seat is a breath of fresh air. The employer is a rock-solid, debt-free, ISO-certified custom molder serving a highly diversified multi-market customer base. Uniquely committed to modern technology, 90% of their manufacturing machinery is less than four years old. They offer an enviable workplace culture with an average employee tenure exceeding 10 years. This is a high-influence, lead-by-example position where you take true ownership over overnight operations. Instead of pushing paper from a desk, you will stay close to the machinery—setting the pace, fine-tuning processing parameters, and mentoring a tight-knit crew. Backed by a management team that genuinely respects off-shift staff and invests in brand-new automation, this role provides unmatched job security and a long-term professional home. What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities) Serve as the hands-on floor supervisor for 3rd shift, managing line scheduling and keeping a 3-person team safe, motivated, and productive. Execute end-to-end tooling changeovers, safely hanging molds, connecting water lines, blending raw materials, and loading resins into dryer systems. Diagnose and correct molding defects (sinks, splay, short shots, flash) by adjusting pressures, temperatures, and cycle times to lock in ideal processing windows. Manage resin transitions and equipment sanitation, including cleaning hoppers, auxiliary loaders, and grinders to prevent material cross-contamination. Perform physical part sampling and quality checks against technical drawings to maintain 100% compliance with ISO quality standards. Train and mentor machine operators on standard operating procedures, lean 5S workspace organization, and facility safety protocols. What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications) 2+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience executing tool setups and processing logic on plastic injection molding presses. Strong mechanical aptitude and polymer literacy—a deep understanding of various resin behaviors (engineering-grade vs. commodity plastics) and custom molding variables. Lead-by-example leadership style with a calm, reliable demeanor capable of managing shop priorities without direct oversight. Stable employment history demonstrating professional longevity, reliability, and commitment to past employers. Proximity to the plant, with established residence within a dependable daily commuting distance of the Greater Ixonia / Jefferson County area.
