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Quilting Machine Panel Operator
ManpowerGroup
Mebane, NC
Our client, manufacturing is seeking a Quilting Machine Panel Operator to join their team. As a Quilting Machine Panel Operator, you will be part of the production team supporting daily…
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Flat Pack Processing - Marination Operator PR05 (2nd Shift) - Tyson of Rogers
Tyson Poultry, Inc
Rogers, AR
- $17.85 USD / hour
This position is responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of products through the production process and ensuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the…
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Machine Operator - Manufacturing – Full Time – Newbern, TN 38059 (Bowl Chopper Operator – Batching)
The Hillshire Brands Company
Newbern, TN
- From $22.3 USD / hour
- Full-time
Must have 6 MThs continuous employment in the last 18 months. Preferred candidates will have at least 6 MThs of relevant machine operator, warehouse, agriculture or production experience.
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Maintenance Tech - 3rd Shift (Sun-Thu 10pm - 6:30am)
The Clorox Company
Morrisville, NC
- $32.31 USD / hour
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications, including all mechanical components, drive systems, conveyors, processing equipment,…
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Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri 2pm - 10:30pm)
The Clorox Company
Morrisville, NC
- $32.31 USD / hour
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications, including all mechanical components, drive systems, conveyors, processing equipment,…
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Maintenance Tech - 1st Shift (Mon-Fri 6am - 2:30pm)
The Clorox Company
Morrisville, NC
- $32.31 USD / hour
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications, including all mechanical components, drive systems, conveyors, processing equipment,…
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Press Assistant Operator
Amcor
Asheville, NC
…Press Helper/Assistant you will work hand and hand with the Operator in the production…
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Pouch Operator
Amcor
Asheville, NC
The Pouch Operator supports in the operation of the entire pouching department. Pouch Operator can operate at least one of the pouching machines. The operator can load, set up the machines,…
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Slitter Operator - Operative
Amcor
Asheville, NC
The Slitter Operator supports in the operation of the entire slitting department. Slitter Operator can operate at least one of the slitting machines. The operator can load, set up the…
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Capacity Expansion
Eaton Corporation
Charlotte, NC · Arden, NC
- $97,000 to $143,000 USD / year
This role is responsible for establishing the manufacturing foundation required for successful plant and production-line launches, including process design, facility and line layouts,…
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CNC Operator
The Timken Company
Randleman, NC
This role is all about getting hands-on with the production process-turning raw materials into high-quality anti-friction bearings. As a Machine Operator, you'll help keep things running…
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Machine Operator - TS Grind
The Timken Company
Iron Station, NC
- $21.5 to $27.3 USD / hour
Timken is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join our TS Grind team. In this role you will operate, set up, and troubleshoot machinary to produce high quality products according to…
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Machine Operator - Packaged Bearings
The Timken Company
Iron Station, NC
- $21.5 to $27.3 USD / hour
Timken is seeking a dedicated and skilled Machine Operator to join our Package Bearings team. In this role you will operate, set up, and troubleshoot machinery to produce high quality…
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Machine Operator - Heat Treat
The Timken Company
Iron Station, NC
- $23 to $28.05 USD / hour
Timken is seeking a dedicated and skilled Machine Operator to join our Heat Treat team. In this role you will operate, set up, and troubleshoot machinery to produce high quality products…
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Machine Operator - Roller Grind
The Timken Company
Iron Station, NC
- $23 to $29.8 USD / hour
Timken is seeking a dedicated and skilled Machine Operator to join our Roller Grind team. In this role you will operate and troubleshoot machinery to produce high quality products according…
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Machine Operator/Maintenance Trainee
GPAC
Westby, WI
- $20 to $25 USD / hour
Our client, a food manufacturing company in Richland County, Wisconsin, is seeking a dependable Machine Operator to join its production team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone…
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Gear Cutter
GPAC
Lombard, IL
- $30 to $36 USD / hour
Perform machine setups, tooling changes, offsets, and adjustments.
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CNC Machinist, Set-up Operator
GPAC
Rantoul, IL
- $27 to $35 USD / hour
Load programs and make offsets and minor program edits at the machine control.
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CNC Machinist, Set-up Operator
GPAC
Champaign, IL
- $27 to $35 USD / hour
Load programs and make offsets and minor program edits at the machine control.
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First Shift Bindery Operator
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Duluth, GA
…depending on your experience), reading the job jacket, dialing the machine in to spec, and holding quality from the first sheet to the last. If you have 1–2 years of bindery machine…
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South Bay Solutions
Fremont, CA
South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop, making parts for semiconductor, medical devices, and advanced tech hardware. Our tolerances are measured in microns, our equipment is…
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Maintenance Machine Operator 1 - 2nd Shift
B&H Photo
Florence, NJ
The primary responsibility of Machine Operator is to set up, maintain and operate machinery. They must be technically inclined and be able to properly utilize tools and machinery.…
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Secondary Operator
B&B Specialties, Inc.
Anaheim, CA
- $25 to $29 USD / hour
…continuously monitoring product quality, ensuring that all production and specification requirements are met. The operator is required to set-up, operate and manufacture quality product on…
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CNC Machinist/Setup
GPAC
Fisher, IL
- $32 to $38 USD / hour
We are working with a client company in the Urbana-Champaign, IL area seeking a CNC Machinists/Set-up Operator for 2nd shift.
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CNC Machinist, Set-up Operator
GPAC
Fisher, IL
- $27 to $35 USD / hour
Load programs and make offsets and minor program edits at the machine control.

Summit Polymers

Manufacturing Engineer - Molding (2nd Shift)

Vicksburg, MI, United States

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Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical discipline OR 5 years of experience in a technical position in an injection molding environment may be considered
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Engineer, Manufacturing (Molding) FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manager, Engineering (Manufacturing)

SUMMARY

This is hands-on technical work involving the injection molding of plastic parts for automotive interior trim, full center consoles, and kinetic parts. Under general supervision, provides technical support and leadership to manufacturing production teams with a focus on operational excellence each and every day. Responsibilities include injection mold processing, molding automation and end of arm tooling, and supporting injection mold tooling.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Perform as key team member in developing molding tool & processes for new products:

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Participate in part design input and output reviews
Focus on design optimization to produce highest quality parts via robust injection mold tooling conditions and mold processability considerations
Participate in injection mold design reviews
Focus on mold size, required press size, manifolds, valve gates, runners, gates, mold actions, cooling, ejection, parting lines, venting, engraving
Develop molding automation plan and tooling
Specifies End of Arm Tooling, degators, nesting, and other molding secondary equipment
Procures molding secondary equipment - performs design & construction or external sourcing as required
Participate in injection mold trials at sample facilities
Support master mold process development, mold critique, and corrective action plans for new injection molds
Champion introduction of molding tools and processes at SPI manufacturing plant
Collaborates with plant staff to ensure facilities and equipment required for new molds are in place – including hot manifold & valve gate controllers, gas-assist controllers, material drying hoppers, grinders, etc.
Identify all issues with injection mold, molding secondary equipment, molding machine and auxiliary equipment and collaborate with program and plant teams to achieve resolution
Further develops robust injection molding process for plant specific molding machines based on master molding process
Implement molding automation including adjusting EOAT and degator, robot programming, and related interfaces to other press peripheral equipment
Document and “control” molding process setup sheets, process verification sheets, and robot programs
Develop Operator Instruction Sheets and support development of Quality Inspection Standards to ensure production personnel can work safely while meeting quality and productivity requirements
Coordinate entry of all molds, EOAT and degators into preventive maintenance system and develop preventive maintenance instructions
Collaborate with SLMS Engineer to develop internal mold store packaging that supports efficient labor and automation while ensuring safe & defect-free storage, transport and handling at subsequent operations based on SPI packaging standards and best practices
Perform mold specific setup and operational training for mold technicians, supervisors, utilities/operators and managers and oversee mold change, startups and production until safety and proficiency is achieved
Collaborate with project engineering to coordinate engineering changes to molds and molding secondary equipment
Support and continually improve all production molding operations:

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Support the production team performance - improving safety, quality and efficiency
Utilize practical problem solving (PPS), kaizen and scientific molding methodologies
Troubleshoot tooling, process and equipment related problems through collaboration with tooling and maintenance teams
Collaborate with maintenance to assess molding machine capability
Lead cycle time, scrap, regrind, mold change time and purge reduction activities
Develop justifications for various process improvement projects
Conduct layered process audits to ensure compliance to process setup/verification, standardized work and quality systems requirements
Contribute to molding room safety
Cause safe operation and behavior by immediately reacting to correct unsafe conditions of molding systems including:
Molding machines, molds, cranes, side load carts, magnetic platens, robots, robot cages, conveyors, grinders, electrical panels, floor condition, overhead utility conditions, and other 5S or housekeeping conditions
Model safe behaviors in all aspects of job performance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical discipline OR 5 years of experience in a technical position in an injection molding environment may be considered
Scientific injection molding knowledge and hands on mold process development ability – Krauss Maffei and VanDorn molding machine experience preferred
Molding automation / EOAT knowledge and hands on molding robot programming ability – Wittmann robot experience preferred
Knowledge of a variety of molding technologies including gas-assist, sequential valve gate processing, applique insert molding, and two-shot / multi-material molding preferred
Knowledge of injection mold design with ability to read and critique drawings and contribute to ensuring high quality mold designs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Independent thinking with strong analytical and problem solving skills
Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Agreement to complete all post-hire required training
A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 26 on the cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does require less than 5% travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Skills

Technical support
Inspection
Preventive maintenance
Packaging
Problem solving
Troubleshoot
Collaboration
Process improvement
Regulatory compliance
Quality control systems
Housekeeping
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Communication skills

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