Valeo
Automation Technician (1st Shift)
Smyrna, TN · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in each of the two specified experience areas.
- Education
- High school diploma / GED.
About the job
Troubleshoots and maintains injection molding processes, equipment, and machine automation, while implementing process improvements.
What you'll do
- Troubleshoot injection molding issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Operate and maintain injection molding equipment, operate an overhead crane, and start Engel and Sepro robots.
- Maintain process standards and collaborate on improvements to TRP, cycle time, and scrap.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2+ years of experience with new mold setup and plastic injection molding machine processes.
- 2+ years of experience identifying plastic injection defects after manufacturing.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Engel and Sepro robots.
- Injection insert over-molding experience.
Tools
Engel, Sepro
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