Injection Molding Cell Operations Specialist

Are you the person who spots issues early and keeps automation humming?

At Airspeed, we build precision components for conducted energy devices and other complex applications that demand consistent quality and reliable process control. As an Injection Molding Cell Operations Specialist, you will be the front-line guardian of performance in automated molding cells.

Your mission

• Keep molding and automated equipment running safely, efficiently, and on spec
• Watch performance indicators, quality outputs, and downtime trends
• Support startups, changeovers, fine-tuning, and first-level troubleshooting
• Handle minor automation and equipment issues; escalate bigger problems promptly
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership to hit goals
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow work instructions, process parameters, and quality standards
• Complete required process and production documentation
• Champion continuous improvement to enhance uptime, quality, and efficiency

Could this be you?

• Dependable attendance with a strong safety focus
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable with machinery and automation
• Focused, observant, and engaged in a fast-paced setting
• Willing to troubleshoot, learn, and take ownership
• Adheres to process discipline and quality requirements
• Ready for night shift on a 2-2-3 rotation
• Communicates clearly and works well in a team
• Aim to grow into a more technical manufacturing role

Preferred profile

• Experience in manufacturing, molding, machine operation, automation, or maintenance
• Track record of troubleshooting equipment on the line
• Exposure to plastics, automation, robotics, or industrial maintenance
• Technical training, trade school, or continued education in an industrial field

Training and education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Additional training in manufacturing, maintenance, mechatronics, automation, or related fields is a plus

When and how you work

• Night shift: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• 2-2-3 rotating schedule with every-other-weekend time off
• Night shift differential: $1.50 per hour

What you gain

• 100% employer-paid insurance premiums for Team Members
• Vacation
• 401(k)
• $1.50/hour night shift differential
• 2-2-3 schedule
• Growth opportunities in molding, automation, and maintenance
• Stable, full-time position in an advanced manufacturing environment

Tools you will master

• Injection molding machines (Haitian, Engel)
• Industrial controls (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)
• Calipers and micrometers
• Vision systems
• Industrial robots

Proficiencies that set you up for success

• Injection molding experience
• Tool/die/mold setup experience

The work setting

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift, move, or handle components and materials
• Work around production equipment
• Follow all safety procedures at the plant

Why Airspeed

This is not a watch-and-wait role. It is an opportunity to be actively engaged in process performance, grow your technical toolkit, and make a measurable impact on quality and uptime across automated molding operations.