Setup Technician: Rapid Changeovers & Kaizen

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Spring Lake (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Set-Up Technician to manage start-ups and change-overs for production runs, aiming to minimize scrap and downtime while supporting troubleshooting and training to meet customer needs.

You'll work with extrusion systems, perform tooling changes, operate dies and cutters, and respond to Andon board requests. The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a tow motor license; manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with coworkers and management.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and meet standards without supervision.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and internal programs.

Responsibilities

• Start-ups and change-overs of production runs with minimal scrap and downtime.
• Troubleshoot and train to meet customer needs.
• Work with Single, Dual, and Tri Extrusion systems and perform tooling changes.
• Operate dies, cutters, and laminators; respond to Andon board requests.
• Perform 6S and participate in Kaizen and corrective action events.
• Communicate with supervisors and support staff as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Prioritization

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tow motor license

Manufacturing experience preferred

Job description

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Set-Up Technician to manage start-ups and change-overs for production runs, aiming to minimize scrap and downtime while supporting troubleshooting and training to meet customer needs.

You'll work with extrusion systems, perform tooling changes, operate dies and cutters, and respond to Andon board requests. The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a tow motor license; manufacturing experience is preferred.