Machine Setter

Toyota Boshoku America • Jackson, TN

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About The Position

The Machine Setter performs equipment setup, changeovers, and verification activities to support safe, stable, and efficient production. The role maintains optimal machine conditions, minimizes downtime, and supports product quality in alignment with company safety and manufacturing standards.

The Machine Setter sets up equipment and verifies machine parameters, tooling, fixtures, and safety devices before startup. The role performs first-piece validation, supports quality checks, troubleshoots machine issues, assists maintenance and technicians with repairs, and responds to production downtime. It also coordinates with Team Leaders and Technicians, communicates across shifts, documents setup changes and abnormal conditions, follows safety and standardized-work requirements, and participates in continuous improvement activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and the ability to read and follow standardized work instructions. One to three years of manufacturing or machine setup experience is preferred. Physical requirements include standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods, lifting up to an unspecified weight, and working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and machinery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to read and follow standardized work instructions.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Team collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to an unspecified weight.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and machinery.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of manufacturing or machine setup experience.
• Experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Familiarity with quality standards and inspection processes.
• Previous experience with machine changeovers or setups.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment setups and changeovers according to standard work instructions.
• Verify machine parameters, tooling, fixtures, and safety devices before startup.
• Ensure equipment is ready to prevent defects and production delays.
• Confirm machine conditions before and after setup to support consistent quality.
• Perform first-piece validation and support quality checks.
• Immediately escalate abnormalities or quality concerns.
• Identify and resolve machine-related issues during setup and production.
• Support maintenance and technicians with equipment repairs as needed.
• Implement temporary countermeasures to restore production quickly.
• Work with Team Leaders and Technicians to support production flow.
• Respond to downtime events according to established escalation procedures.
• Communicate across shifts to ensure continuity of operations.
• Record setup changes, machine adjustments, and abnormal conditions.
• Maintain accurate production and process documentation.
• Comply with safety policies, standardized work, and audit requirements.
• Participate in kaizen activities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Contribute to standard updates and process improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED