Press Technician / Molding Press Technician

Press Technician / Molding Press Technician
Our client is a global manufacturer supplying the automotive industry, with production operations across North America, Europe, and Asia and a century-long track record in the sector. Their Middle Tennessee plant runs a busy injection molding operation, and they are hiring a Press Technician / Molding Press Technician for 2nd shift.
This is a hands-on production role. You will keep high-volume injection molding presses running — loading material, monitoring cycles, inspecting parts, and supporting the plant's mold setters during changeovers. It is a direct path to a Mold Setter / Process Technician role for operators who prove themselves on the floor.
What You Will Do
Running production
Operate and monitor injection molding presses throughout the shift according to the daily production schedule
Load material and verify resin and lot specifications against the job requirements
Inspect parts for quality — spot short shots, flash, sink, burns, and dimensional issues as they happen
Purge and transition material or color as needed under direction
Document production output, scrap, and downtime accurately
Supporting changeovers
Assist setters during mold changes: staging tooling, waterlines, clamps, and fittings under supervision
Operate overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts for material and tool handling where certified
Set up and verify auxiliary equipment including dryers, loaders, temperature control units, and conveyors
Reliability and safety
Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and safe lifting procedures without exception
Keep your work area organized and 5S compliant
Work with production, quality, and maintenance to keep presses running and hit the schedule
Flag tooling or process issues before they become downtime
Requirements
What You Bring
Required
1+ years operating injection molding presses (or working directly alongside them) in a production environment
Understanding of molding fundamentals: cycles, tooling basics, and part quality
Mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools; ability to read work instructions and setup sheets
Comfort working around heavy machinery and tooling
Ability to work first shift on-site, stand for extended periods, and lift and maneuver as the job requires
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Shift: 2nd shift, on-site, full-time
Pay: set to skill level during the interview process, based on demonstrated experience
Direct hire
Full benefits: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), Paid Holiday for Plant Shutdown (Christmas to New Years)

Work arrangement
No