Multi-Line Production Technician – Quality & Improvement

Jtekt Na; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT North America is seeking a Production Technician to operate and monitor machining and automated manufacturing equipment, ensuring parts meet safety, quality, and production standards. The role includes loading components, performing inspections, troubleshooting, and rotating through multiple processes.

Responsibilities include following work instructions, reading blueprints, maintaining inventory, and participating in 5S and Kaizen activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and apply work instructions, charts, graphs, blueprints, and visual aids.
• Strong attention to detail to identify quality defects.

Responsibilities

• Operate machining and automated manufacturing equipment to produce parts.
• Perform quality inspections and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Rotate across multiple production lines and processes.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and organized work areas.
• Support Kaizen events and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work overtime, weekends and additional shifts as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Hand tools

Reading blueprints/instructions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

JTEKT North America is seeking a Production Technician to operate and monitor machining and automated manufacturing equipment, ensuring parts meet safety, quality, and production standards. The role includes loading components, performing inspections, troubleshooting, and rotating through multiple processes.

Responsibilities include following work instructions, reading blueprints, maintaining inventory, and participating in 5S and Kaizen activities.