Job Description

Lead Plastic Injection Molding

Location: Brenham, TX Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. One shift facility

Pay: Starting at $25.00 per hour (based on experience)

Mechanical Rubber Texas is looking for an experienced Lead Plastic Injection Molding

Operator who can run machines, solve problems on the floor, and help lead a small team. This is a working lead position — you’ll be hands-on with setups, mold changes, and troubleshooting while keeping production moving and quality on point.

What We Offer:

Benefits

• After 90 days:
• Company-paid dental insurance
• Company-paid vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• After 1 year:
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match

Responsibilities

• Set up and run plastic injection molding machines
• Perform mold changes, startups, and process adjustments
• Troubleshoot machine, mold, material, and part issues
• Lead and support operators during daily production
• Make sure parts meet quality requirements
• Watch cycle times, scrap, and overall production flow
• Train operators on proper setup, operation, and safety
• Work with maintenance and supervisors to fix issues fast
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized
• Complete basic production and quality paperwork

Qualifications

• What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of hands-on plastic injection molding experience
  • Previous lead experience or someone ready to step into a lead role
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical ability
  • Comfortable working on the floor and leading by example
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
  • Good communication and a team-first attitude

  Nice to Have

  • Rubber or elastomer molding experience
  • Preventive maintenance experience

Company Website

https://www.mechanicalrubber.com/

Company Profile

We are a business-to-business custom rubber manufacturer serving a wide range of industries. Our team is collaborative, hands-on, and committed to providing high-quality products and customer service.