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deroyal

6112 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator

Powell, TN

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

6112 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator DeRoyal is actively searching for Injection Mold Operators to join our Royal Precision Plastics Team in Powell, TN. We currently have 1st and 2nd shift ...

deroyal

6112 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator

Powell, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

6112 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator DeRoyal is actively searching for Injection Mold Operators to join our Royal Precision Plastics Team in Powell, TN. We currently have 1st and 2nd shift ...

DeRoyal

6112 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator

Powell, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

... for Injection Mold Operators to join our Royal Precision Plastics Team in Powell, TN. We currently have 1st and 2nd shift opportunities available. These are 12-hour shifts with an alternating ...

ABB

Injection Mold Tech - 3rd Shift

Portland, TN · On-site

$20 - $26.75/hr

In this energetic role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining plastic injection molding machines to produce high-quality parts efficiently. Your expertise will ensure smooth ...

AtWork!

Warehouse Forklift

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$18/hr

Headlamp Plastic Injection Mold Operator Shift: 3rd Shift Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM Pay Rate: $18.00/hour We are hiring a Headlamp Plastic Injection Mold Operator for our 3rd shift team.

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What is the difference between Senior Injection Moulding Operator vs Injection Moulding Technician?

AspectSenior Injection Moulding OperatorInjection Moulding Technician
CertificationsTypically requires certifications in machine operation and safetySimilar certifications, often including technical diplomas or vocational training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, operating and overseeing moulding machinesManufacturing settings, focusing on machine setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
ResponsibilitiesSupervises production, ensures quality, and may train staffPerforms machine setup, maintenance, and quality checks

While both roles work in injection moulding, the Senior Injection Moulding Operator often supervises production and oversees quality, whereas the Injection Moulding Technician focuses on machine setup and maintenance. Both roles require similar certifications and work in manufacturing environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Senior Injection Molding Processor / Operator V - Day Shift

Senior Injection Molding Processor / Operator V - Day Shift

TE Connectivity

Tullahoma, TN • On-site

$28.75 - $48.13/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

TE Connectivity rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Job Title: Senior Injection Molding Processor / Operator V - Day Shift
Posting Start Date: 7/22/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Description:
Job Overview
  • Perform advanced setup, operation, and monitoring of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
  • Execute and oversee complex molding processes, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and production standards
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve highly complex molding defects and process issues where standard solutions may not exist
  • Adapt and modify processing techniques, equipment settings, tooling, and materials to address unique or evolving challenges
  • Support the development and implementation of new process solutions for non-routine or emerging production needs
  • Perform and assist with process optimization, validation, and troubleshooting for new and existing products
  • Monitor process performance and make independent decisions to maintain efficiency, quality, and cycle time targets
  • Ensure proper documentation of process adjustments, deviations, and improvements

Job Requirements
  • Act as an informal team lead by coordinating daily activities and workflow for operators and technicians
  • Provide guidance and hands-on support for both routine and non-routine production tasks
  • Train and mentor less experienced employees on advanced molding techniques, troubleshooting, and best practices
  • Serve as a primary technical resource for resolving complex operational and process issues
  • Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to support production and continuous improvement initiatives

What your background should look like
  • 6+ years of injection molding or related manufacturing experience
  • Advanced understanding of molding processes, materials, and machine operation
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex, non-standard issues independently
  • Strong knowledge of process optimization and defect analysis
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
  • Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills
  • Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., RJG Master Molder, Scientific Molding certifications)
  • Experience with automated molding systems, robotics, and advanced auxiliary equipment
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience in high-precision or high-volume production environments
  • Works independently with little to no direct supervision
  • Exercises significant judgment and decision-making authority in process and production matters
  • Regularly handles the most complex and varied tasks within the operation
  • Acts as a key contributor to team performance and operational excellence
  • Coordinates and supports the work of others across shifts and functions
  • High School Diploma / GED. Vocational training or an AA degree is preferred.

Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $28.75/Hour - $48.13/Hour (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
509 AIRPARK DR
TULLAHOMA, Tennessee 37388
United States
Posting City: TULLAHOMA
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: None
Requisition ID: 153598
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Manufacturing

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