Die Maintenance Utility Worker

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama, Inc. (YKTA); Madison (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

YKTA in Madison, AL is seeking a Crane/Die Transport Associate to move production dies across the plant, supporting Die Maintenance and Stamping teams.

You will perform crane operations, follow safety policies, complete inspections, and adapt to shift rotations while maintaining a safe work environment. Strong reading and instruction-following skills are essential to operate equipment and meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Previous crane operating experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and transport dies.
• Ability to stand for long periods and move through a plant safely.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all safety policies and PPE.
• Operate required equipment per safety guidelines after proper certification.
• Complete daily crane inspections and die cart inspections.
• Transport dies to and from production locations within the plant.
• Communicate abnormal situations to Team or Group leader and follow Stop/Call/Wait.

Skills

Crane operation

Overhead crane operation

Standing for long periods

Traverse die fields safely

Read and follow instructions

Job description

Summary/ Objective

Support the Die Maintenance and Stamping departments in the transportation of all production dies to meet production and maintenance needs.

Summary/ Objective

Support the Die Maintenance and Stamping departments in the transportation of all production dies to meet production and maintenance needs.

Essential Functions (but Are Not Limited To)

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Operate required equipment per safety guidelines upon proper certification.
• Complete daily crane inspections.
• Complete daily Inspection of Die Cart.
• Transporting dies to and from location.
• Communicate all abnormal situations to Team leader or Group leader and follow “Stop, Call, and Wait” procedures.
• Ability to rotate shifts.

Other Duties

Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Previous crane operating experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to safely operate overhead cranes.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to traverse through die fields safely.
• Able to read and follow instructions.

Environment

• Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 33lbs.
• Ability to grasp, reach, and pull repetitively.
• Ability to look up towards the ceiling for extended periods of time.
• Prolonged periods of standing on the plant floor.
• Able to traverse the plant facility.

EEO Statement

YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations