Lean Technician

Alloy Enterprises; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls International plc. is seeking a hands-on Business Systems Technician (Moonshiner) to rapidly design, fabricate, and test low-cost prototypes in a dedicated moonshine shop that supports Lean improvements and Kaizen events.

You will build models and fixtures, translate ideas into functional mockups, and collaborate with the Lean Technical Specialist to ensure safety and Lean alignment. The role requires strong fabrication skills and comfort with rapid experimentation in a

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on fabrication skills in wood, metal, plastics, fasteners, and simple electrical.
• Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or technical trades preferred.
• Ability to interpret sketches, simple drawings, and conceptual ideas.
• Creative problem solving with a bias for action and experimentation.
• Familiarity with Lean principles (5S, waste elimination, flow, ergonomics) is an asset.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, iterative environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build low cost, rapid prototypes using available materials to support Lean improvements, ergonomic enhancements, and equipment modifications.
• Translate conceptual ideas from Kaizen teams into functional mock ups for evaluation and iteration.
• Support 3P events by constructing models, fixtures, layout mock ups, and process simulations.
• Collaborate closely with the Lean Technical Specialist to ensure prototypes align with Lean principles, safety standards, and operational requirements.
• Conduct try storming (rapid experimentation) to validate concepts before full scale implementation.
• Maintain the moonshine shop, including tools, materials, safety protocols, and documentation.
• Provide hands on support during Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and problem solving activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute creative, practical solutions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fabrication skills

Lean principles knowledge

Sketch interpretation

Creative problem solving

Fast paced environment

Job description

Shift 1 (5am -1:30PM)

What you will do

The Business Systems Technician (Moonshiner) is a hands‑on Lean prototyping technician responsible for rapidly designing, fabricating, and testing low‑cost solutions that support process improvement, 3P (Production Preparation Process) activities, and Kaizen events. This role operates within the “moonshine shop,” a dedicated space for creative experimentation, and transforms conceptual Lean ideas into physical prototypes that can be tested on the shop floor.

How you will do it

• Build low cost, rapid prototypes using available materials to support Lean improvements, ergonomic enhancements, and equipment modifications.
• Translate conceptual ideas from Kaizen teams into functional mock ups for evaluation and iteration.
• Support 3P events by constructing models, fixtures, layout mock ups, and process simulations.
• Collaborate closely with the Lean Technical Specialist to ensure prototypes align with Lean principles, safety standards, and operational requirements.
• Conduct try storming (rapid experimentation) to validate concepts before full scale implementation.
• Maintain the moonshine shop, including tools, materials, safety protocols, and documentation.
• Provide hands on support during Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and problem solving activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute creative, practical solutions.

What we look for

Required

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands on fabrication skills (wood, metal, plastics, fasteners, simple electrical).
• Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or technical trades preferred.
• Ability to interpret sketches, simple drawings, and conceptual ideas.
• Creative problem solver with a bias for action and experimentation.
• Familiarity with Lean principles (5S, waste elimination, flow, ergonomics) is an asset.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, iterative environment with minimal supervision.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.