Machine Setter

Toyota Boshoku America•Jackson, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for sustaining equipment reliability and driving continuous improvement through preventive maintenance (PM), Kaizen activities, and structured problem-solving. This role ensures stable production conditions, reduces downtime and defects, and develops team capability through training and verification of technical skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Mechanical or electrical troubleshooting ability.
Basic understanding of preventive maintenance.

Nice To Haves

2+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience in automotive manufacturing.
Knowledge of TPS and Kaizen principles.
Familiarity with TPM and root cause analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Execute preventive maintenance activities to maintain equipment performance and stability.
Identify abnormalities early and take proactive corrective action.
Support TPM initiatives to reduce breakdowns and improve uptime.
Lead and support Kaizen efforts to eliminate waste.
Identify and implement improvements in equipment, processes, and workflow.
Participate in root cause analysis and drive permanent countermeasures.
Sustain improvements through standardization and verification.
Diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues using structured problem-solving.
Implement containment and temporary countermeasures.
Collaborate for long-term resolution and prevent recurrence.
Perform machine setups and changeovers when required.
Verify setup conditions to prevent startup defects.
Maintain flexibility to support operations without primary focus on changeover.
Train and coach team members on equipment and PM standards.
Verify skill levels through demonstration and qualification checks.
Maintain certification tracking and ensure readiness across shifts.
Document abnormalities, PM activities, and improvements.
Update standardized work.
Track performance metrics such as downtime and PM completion.
Ensure audit readiness.
Maintain stable process conditions to ensure product quality.
Support validation checks.
Collaborate with production teams and follow all safety and quality standards.