Setup Operator

Toyota Boshoku America; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses eligible

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America is seeking an equipment/setup technician to support daily operations at our Jackson, TN facility. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot department machines and jigs, ensuring smooth production flow.

Responsibilities include maintaining 5S standards, applying TPS methods to reduce waste, and conducting safety audits. You will document issues, participate in continuous improvement, and train peers as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience performing machine setup and troubleshooting per TPS standards.
• Knowledge of 5S and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to predict abnormalities and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines based on Kanban pull and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform daily operation checks and maintain jigs and equipment.
• Ensure 5S housekeeping and safety audits are conducted.
• Maintain records of equipment problems and maintenance activities.
• Apply TPS techniques to standardize processes and reduce waste.
• Provide training to increase technical skills as needed.

Skills

Set up machines

Troubleshooting

5S housekeeping

TPS methods

Safety awareness

Tools

Kanban system

Job description

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Setup will perform setup, daily equipment and tooling maintenance, and troubleshooting of the department machines and auxiliary equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Set up machines based on pull by Kanban system, setting jigs externally for required runs and troubleshooting machines and jig issues.
• Effectively perform the set-up, processing and operation of department machines.
• Perform daily operation checks and maintenance machines, jigs and other assigned equipment.
• Responsible for 5S condition of machines and jigs. Responsible for the PM systems of jigs and daily.
• Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize current/new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and methodically eliminate waste.
• Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct.
• Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc. to analyze problems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform, and/or participate in 5S housekeeping, accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities.
• Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security.
• Maintain and develop productivity and quality standards, in IATF16949, ISO 14001, environmental, safety, quality, job performance, setups, trouble shooting, continuous improvement, and maintenance and repair operations.
• Complete specified records, files and logs of department/shift activities such as equipment problems, utility operations, maintenance, repair, etc. (manual and computer) as required.
• Perform training and development as needed to increase technical skills within the department, utilizing a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Benefits include but are not limited to: - Competitive Compensation - Eligibility for certain incentives and bonuses (e.g. Production Hourly KPI Achievement Quarterly Incentive or Salaried/Office Hourly KPI Annual KPI Achievement Bonus) - Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays - Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits - 401k with Company Match - Optional tax advantaged accounts, such as Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) - Additional elective benefits are available

Equal Opportunity Employer