Lean Technician

Johnson Controls • Gilbert, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Systems Technician (Moonshiner) is a hands-on Lean prototyping technician who rapidly designs, fabricates, and tests low-cost solutions supporting process improvement, 3P (Production Preparation Process) activities, and Kaizen events. Working in a dedicated “moonshine shop” for creative experimentation, the technician turns conceptual Lean ideas into physical prototypes that can be tested on the shop floor.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on fabrication skills, including work with wood, metal, plastics, fasteners, and simple electrical components.
• Ability to interpret sketches, simple drawings, and conceptual ideas.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a bias for action and experimentation.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, iterative environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or technical trades.
• Familiarity with Lean principles such as 5S, waste elimination, flow, and ergonomics.

Responsibilities

• Build low-cost, rapid prototypes using available materials to support Lean improvements, ergonomic enhancements, and equipment modifications.
• Translate conceptual ideas from Kaizen teams into functional mockups for evaluation and iteration.
• Support 3P events by constructing models, fixtures, layout mockups, and process simulations.
• Collaborate with the Lean Technical Specialist to ensure prototypes align with Lean principles, safety standards, and operational requirements.
• Conduct try storming (rapid experimentation) to validate concepts before full-scale implementation.
• Maintain the moonshine shop, including tools, materials, safety protocols, and documentation.
• Provide hands-on support during Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and problem-solving activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute creative, practical solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed