Setup Operator

Toyota Boshoku America•Jackson, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Setup Operator performs machine setup, daily equipment and tooling maintenance, and troubleshooting for department machines and auxiliary equipment. The role sets up machines according to a pull-by-Kanban system, prepares jigs externally for required runs, and performs machine processing and operation. It also supports production quality, safety, continuous improvement, maintenance, and the development of technical skills within the department.

Requirements

Ability to set up machines using a pull-by-Kanban system and set jigs externally for required runs.
Ability to set up, process, and operate department machines.
Ability to perform daily machine, jig, and assigned-equipment operational checks and maintenance.
Knowledge or ability to apply Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize processes, reduce variation, identify waste, and eliminate waste.
Ability to identify abnormalities, troubleshoot equipment and jig issues, and develop corrective solutions.
Ability to comply with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of procedures concerning hazardous waste, spill response, and plant security.
Ability to complete required department and shift records, files, and logs manually and by computer.
Ability to support training and technical skill development using a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

Set up machines based on the pull-by-Kanban system, set jigs externally for required runs, and troubleshoot machine and jig issues.
Perform setup, processing, and operation of department machines.
Perform daily operational checks and maintenance on machines, jigs, and other assigned equipment.
Maintain the 5S condition of machines and jigs and manage the jig and daily preventive-maintenance systems.
Use Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize existing and new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and eliminate waste methodically.
Anticipate abnormalities and develop solutions to correct them.
Participate in frequent evaluations of machines, tools, and equipment to analyze problems.
Comply with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
Perform or participate in 5S housekeeping, accident investigations, safety audits, and related activities.
Maintain knowledge of procedures for hazardous waste, spill response, and plant security.
Maintain and develop productivity and quality standards related to IATF16949, ISO 14001, environmental and safety requirements, quality, job performance, setups, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and maintenance and repair operations.
Complete required records, files, and logs of department or shift activities, including equipment problems, utility operations, maintenance, and repairs, manually or by computer.
Provide or participate in training and development as needed to increase technical skills within the department, using a flexible schedule.