Kaizen (Fabrication)Team Member

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama, Inc. (YKTA); Madison (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama, Inc. (YKTA) is seeking an experienced welder/fabricator to support manufacturing operations in the Kaizen department. The role includes fabrication, repair, and modification of auxiliary equipment to sustain production flow.

Candidates should have hands-on welding and fabrication experience and knowledge of materials and tooling. The job is performed in an industrial plant setting with regular 5S and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• One or more years of hands-on welding and general fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of material and fabrication processes and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Operates welding and fabrication equipment to support production needs.
• Fabricates parts and fixtures and performs repairs as required.
• Supports Kaizen initiatives and maintains shop organization and safety.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Safety procedures

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Drill press

Job description

Summary / Objective

Support the manufacturing operations and Kaizen department through fabrication, repair, or modification of auxiliary equipment.

Support the manufacturing operations and Kaizen department through fabrication, repair, or modification of auxiliary equipment.

Essential Functions (but Are Not Limited To)

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Operates a cutting torch, welding equipment, drill press, saw and various hand tools such as saws, drills, plasma cutters, grinders, etc., and able to be certified to operate a forklift and genie boom.
• Container, dolly, parts rack, carts repair using welder, saw, drill press etc.
• Fabrication from scratch of parts racks, parts carts, part stands, etc.
• Welding parts racks, containers, parts carts, etc.
• Fabrication of any other requested production supporting item.
• Miscellaneous duties to help various departments implement Kaizens.
• Daily 5S of the Kaizen shop.
• Regular attendance is required

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 and Experience

• One or more years of hands-on welding and general fabrication experience
• Knowledge of material and fabrication processes and tooling and fabrication equipment capabilities.

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

• Prolonged periods of standing on the plant floor.
• Repetitive reaching, pulling, bending, lifting overhead is possible.
• Must be able to lift up to 33 pounds at times.

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.