# Injection Mold Specialist/Supervisor/Assistant Manager

> Cesna Recruitment · Jackson, United States · — · Posted 2026-10-07

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Injection Mold Specialist / Supervisor / Asst. Manager is responsible for executing and overseeing daily injection molding operations, process controls, and machine setups to ensure parts are produced safely, efficiently, and to customer quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

\- Perform and support the setup, start-up, and changeover of injection molding machines, molds, robots, and auxiliary equipment according to production schedules.

\- Monitor and maintain established injection molding process parameters, including temperature, pressure, speed, cooling time, and cycle time.

\- Identify and troubleshoot molding defects such as short shots, flash, sink marks, warpage, burn marks, and weld lines.

\- Ensure proper drying, blending, handling, and traceability of thermoplastic materials and regrind.

\- Coordinate with Maintenance and Tooling departments to resolve machine, robotic, hydraulic, electrical, and mold wear issues.

\- Maintain 5S standards and strictly adhere to all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine guarding.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

\- Strong hands-on knowledge of injection molding processes, machines, molds, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.

\- Proven ability to troubleshoot common injection molding defects and optimize cycle times.

\- Solid understanding of thermoplastic materials, resin handling, and material controls.

## Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

\- Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience).

\- 1 to 5+ years of progressive experience in injection molding operations, mold changes, and process troubleshooting (Automotive preferred).

## Apply

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