Process Technician

Tokai Rika Group; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Prescription

Vision

401K + Company match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Education Assistance

Flex Spending

Employee Assistance Programs

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. in Jackson, MI is hiring a Production Engineering Technician to support daily manufacturing operations by applying engineering principles to improve production efficiency and equipment performance.

This role emphasizes troubleshooting, process improvement, and maintaining product quality. You will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to reduce downtime, monitor tooling, and participate in preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Complete and successfully pass required technical training within 90 days of start date.
• Ability to climb ladders as needed.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Capable of completing tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Injection molding experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all required certifications while adhering to safety regulations (Lockout/Tagout, Hard Hat, Crane Certification).
• Act as the primary point of contact for technical support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues by repairing or replacing components and adjusting programs as needed.
• Keep detailed and accurate records of all repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
• Complete Change Point Cards for updates or modifications to equipment or processes.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of replacement parts for end of arms and water lines; notify the Administrative Assistant when reorders are needed.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on End of Arm tooling.
• Conduct Water Line Damage Assessments according to schedule.
• Train alongside Maintenance to assist with minor repairs involving: Robots or sprue pickers; Dryers; Thermolators; M machines.
• Train with Tool & Die on tooling-related tasks such as: Handling Class A tool surfaces; Removing stuck sprues.
• Provide backup support and assistance with Die Setting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety-minded

Injection molding

Tools

End of Arm tooling

Job description

General Overview:

The Production Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations by applying engineering principles to improve production efficiency and equipment performance. This role emphasizes troubleshooting technical issues, enhancing processes, and ensuring consistent product quality. By partnering closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams, the technician drives continuous improvement efforts that reduce downtime, increase productivity, and support the organization’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain all required certifications while adhering to all safety regulations (Lockout/Tagout, Hard Hat, Crane Certification).
• Act as the primary point of contact for technical support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues by repairing or replacing components and adjusting programs as needed.
• Keep detailed and accurate records of all repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
• Complete Change Point Cards for any updates or modifications to equipment or processes.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of replacement parts for end of arms and water lines, notifying the Administrative Assistant when reorders are needed.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on End of Arm tooling.
• Conduct Water Line Damage Assessments according to schedule.
• Train alongside Maintenance to assist with minor repairs involving:
  • Robots or sprue pickers.
  • Dryers.
  • Thermolators.
  • M machines.
• Train with Tool & Die on tooling-related tasks such as:
  • Handling Class A tool surfaces.
  • Removing stuck sprues.
• Provide backup support and assistance with Die Setting.

Requirements

• Complete and successfully pass required technical training within 90 days of start date.
• Ability to climb ladders as needed.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Capable of completing tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Injection molding experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.

Preferred Attributes:

• Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription
• Vision
• 401K + Company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term DisabilityLong Term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Flex Spending
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan.

TACwas founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at ourJackson, MIlocation.

We manufacture security and safety-related products:shift levers, shift-by-wire, steering wheels, exterior mirrors, steering column locks,key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys, and more.

Shift your career into drive and help TAC Manufacturingmake the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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