Die Maintenance Utility Worker

Y-Tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-Tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama is seeking a crane operator to support safety and efficiency in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on operating cranes, transporting production dies, and following strict PPE and safety guidelines on the plant floor.

Qualified candidates can read and follow complex instructions, stand for long periods, and traverse challenging die fields. The position includes swing shifts and requires flexibility to work across areas as needed to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and wear PPE.
• Operate required equipment per safety guidelines with proper certification.
• Complete daily crane inspections.
• Inspect the Die Cart daily.
• Transport dies to and from production locations.
• Communicate abnormal situations to Team Leader or Group Leader and follow Stop, Call, and Wait procedures.
• Rotate shifts as needed.

Skills

Crane operation experience

Overhead crane operation

Standing for long periods

Traverse die fields safely

Read and follow instructions

Job description

Job Location: Madison, AL 35756

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Swing

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.

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