Mold Set Up TM

Toyoda Gosei Americas; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking a detail-oriented manufacturing associate to support production and continuous improvement initiatives. The role covers set-up, operation, and quality checks across multiple machines, with emphasis on tool changes, problem solving, and adherence to standard work.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a proactive attitude toward 5S, and the ability to report abnormalities promptly.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with good analytical skills and accuracy.
• Ability to identify process abnormalities and report them promptly.
• Strong commitment to management objectives and initiatives.
• Proactive in applying 5S and standard work principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate milling, turning, drilling, tapping, deburring, molding and bench operations.
• Set up machines and support equipment (chillers, hot runners, loading systems).
• First/Middle/Last Quality Inspection and part verification.
• Troubleshoot part abnormalities and perform small tool repairs.
• Lead or assist training to improve production efficiency and cost control.
• Contribute to standardized work and best practices in scheduling and output.
• Participate in color changes and tool changes as required by production schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Job description

• Must have a strong commitment to the management objectives
• Extremely knowledgeable of processes to support management initiatives
• Changes molds as required by production schedule and follows complete instructions when changing tools.
• Confirms process or mold is functioning correctly, ensures that any abnormalities are reported, and confirms quality of parts being produced.
• Must be able to perform, but not limited to the following tasks: milling, turning, drilling, taping, de-burring, molding and all bench operations and inspections.
• Assists in color changes.
• Completes small repairs of tools and end of arm tooling.
• Ensures set up of machine and support equipment (i.e. chillers, hot runners, loading system, etc.).
• First/Middle/Last Quality Inspection
• Required to operate equipment, fill-in, and conduct same tasks to support the production team members in accomplishing production objectives.
• Develop/support standardized work processes ensure best practices in employee training, scheduling, and customer output requirements. Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.
• Participate in training courses needed for better efficiency in production, timing & cost control.
• Detail oriented with good analytical skills. Able to operate and problem solve to achieve goals.
• Lead in application 5S philosophy for TGTX. Define and actively contribute to the accomplishment of the system.
• Identify task and prepare appropriate response or actions to successful completion. Problem-solving and resolution to meet the business efficiency plan.

General Description

• Must have a strong commitment to the management objectives
• Extremely knowledgeable of processes to support management initiatives
• Changes molds as required by production schedule and follows complete instructions when changing tools.
• Confirms process or mold is functioning correctly, ensures that any abnormalities are reported, and confirms quality of parts being produced.
• Must be able to perform, but not limited to the following tasks: milling, turning, drilling, taping, de-burring, molding and all bench operations and inspections.
• Assists in color changes.
• Troubleshoots part abnormalities.
• Completes small repairs of tools and end of arm tooling.
• Ensures set up of machine and support equipment (i.e. chillers, hot runners, loading system, etc.).
• First/Middle/Last Quality Inspection
• Required to operate equipment, fill-in, and conduct same tasks to support the production team members in accomplishing production objectives.
• Develop/support standardized work processes ensure best practices in employee training, scheduling, and customer output requirements. Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.
• Participate in training courses needed for better efficiency in production, timing & cost control.
• Detail oriented with good analytical skills. Able to operate and problem solve to achieve goals.
• Lead in application 5S philosophy for TGTX. Define and actively contribute to the accomplishment of the system.
• Identify task and prepare appropriate response or actions to successful completion. Problem-solving and resolution to meet the business efficiency plan.

Toyoda Gosei is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.