TBAKI

Position Summary: This posting is for 2nd Shift Only. Provide technical and mechanical support to maintain equipment, minimize downtime, and ensure efficient facility operations. Key Responsibilities: Perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLCs, and robotic system issues. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company policies. Conduct 5S housekeeping, safety audits, and accident investigations. Maintain equipment records and coordinate with other departments for operational efficiency. Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives. Communicate across shifts and with team members to maintain stable production. Work Environment: Automotive manufacturing setting with required PPE. 2nd shift position, including overtime and weekends. Minimal travel required. Qualifications: Education: A high school diploma or GED is required; an associate's degree in maintenance, industrial technology, or a related field is preferred. Experience: Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience (automotive industry preferred). Technical Skills: Expertise in electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, PLC programming, and conveyor systems. Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and implement corrective actions for equipment failures. Familiarity with Toyota Production System is a plus. Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities. Ability to work in fast-paced, multicultural environments and adapt to changing demands. Strong time management and organization skills. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) preferred. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, and lift to 50 lbs as needed. Comfortable working in manufacturing environments with noise, dust, and temperature variations.

This opening is for 2nd Shift - 7p to 3:45am with daily OT and possible Saturdays. $1.50 shift differential for hours worked on 2nd Shift in addition to base rate. Primary Job Function: Responsible for assigned manufacturing tasks, which include using equipment or tools to weld and assemble parts according to customer specifications. Responsible for safety, quality of work, production, and material flow. Primary Responsibilities: Follow all standard work procedures. Meet production requirements and complete all production sheets. Stop, call, & wait for all abnormal conditions. Follow all safety procedures and communicate issues with the Team Lead/Group Lead. Perform required quality checks. Participate in a manufacturing system emphasizing teamwork, safety training, and discipline. Utilize TPS techniques to standardize processes/methods, identify waste, methodically eliminate waste, and standardize the new process/methods. Maintain daily 5S in the work area and equipment. Work well with other team members. Understand and work by the TB Way philosophy. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs. Can sit, stand, and walk for continuous periods of time Other duties as assigned. Work Environment/Conditions: Plant: Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, etc., may be required in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply. Temperature-controlled environment Team Members are exposed to sharp metal objects that are heated during welding process. As such, Team Members are required to wear heat protective gloves and sleeves that are made from an XKS nylon material. The PPE is designed to cover all of arms and hands and can become hot during summer months. Physical Demands: Capable of standing 100% of the time and must be able to bend, walk, & lift up to 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to grip tools and objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; using hands to finger, handle, feel, twist, walk, twisting (standing), bend at the waist, do repetitive motions, talk and hear. The team member must occasionally kneel, work from heights, and crouch. The team member must frequently lift and/or move five to fifteen pounds. The team member must regularly lift twenty to thirty pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over thirty pounds with the assistance of a mechanical device or another team member. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear. Disclaimer: This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform their essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBAKI and any team member. EOE Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing Personal/Technical Skills: Good math and communication skills Experience in precision measuring equipment Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime. Strong attention to detail. Strong customer service orientation. Show and maintain professionalism. Highly motivated, ambitious self-starter. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment. Ability to work with multiple departments Ability to complete forms and reports Ability to exercise daily Ability to maintain on-call flexibility to control abnormal conditions. A perceptive person who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels. Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization. Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a constantly changing environment. Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters. Language Skills: English, both written and oral required Computer/Software: Basic computer skills

I. General: Under general supervision, oversees the manufacturing operations during the designated shift which includes directing Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area in the execution of the group's responsibilities. Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, manufacturing standards and methods, and quality standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale. II. Essential Job Functions: Function as a first-line supervisor over team leaders and team members. Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with his/her Assistant Manager. Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours and overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism. Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices, and takes appropriate corrective action when warranted, in accordance with the terms of the Team Member Handbook. Responsible for managing and appraising team members' job performance and recommending corrective action. Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony. Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale. Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and production system of assigned area, accomplishing department hoshin goals, and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedule. Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize current/new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and methodically eliminate waste. Develop standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best work sequence for each process. Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigning/re-assigning work stationing and analyzing production requirements based on current work situation and production schedules. Direct floor activities through consistent application of Toyota Boshoku Business Practices (TBBP) to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effective and correct sub-standard situations. Perform the essential job functions of team leaders or team members as necessary to maintain efficient, stable, and continuous operations Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of quality and efficiency possible. Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including kanbans and inventory levels; take corrective action as needed. Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the quality feedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that team members use the quality systems correctly. Partner with the Quality department to initiate investigation and containment activities. Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, and production issues. Identify potential and current change points and make the required adjustments need to ensure quality, safety, operational availability, production efficiency (PEFF), and cost are maintained. Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct. Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and coordinates repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc. Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area. Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets including safety, quality, operational availability, PEFF, scrap, etc. as a method of continuous improvement. Maintain, monitor, and update department and KPI board and graphs, daily, and initiate continuous improvement activities. Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects. Lead the implementation of team members' ideas and suggestions and management directed initiatives. Maintain a safe working environment for all team members. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures. Lead, perform, and/or participate in ergonomic exercises, 4S housekeeping, accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities. Lead ergonomic assessments of team member workstations and implement countermeasures and job rotation to improve long-term safe working conditions and team member well-being. Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security. Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being. Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and quality standards, in TS19649, ISO 9001, environmental, safety, quality, job performance, setups, trouble shooting, and continuous improvement. Orientate and oversee all training of team members and assign experienced and/or certified trainers to perform new team member training and cross training as needed. Maintain training matrix for team leaders and/or team members, assuring training is effective and corrects sub-standard performance. Maintain, plan, and prepare department instruction manuals. Ensure further development of team members through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training. Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentation regarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy, procedure, or practice. Prepare business reports and spread sheets of required data. Maintain specified records, files and logs of department/shift activities such as production, production problems, parts shortages, scrap, quality, maintenance, etc. (manual and computer) as required. Perform various other administrative duties. Monitor and maintain team member time, attendance, and training records. Communicate frequently with internal contacts on various issues. Through daily communication meetings, keep team members informed on issues relevant to them and encourage two-way communication. Maintain daily and/or frequent communication with upstream and downstream groups/areas and support departments to ensure efficient and stable operations in a team-based environment. Coordinate communications between shifts for assigned area(s). Education: Associate's degree in business, Manufacturing, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing experience required. Minimum two (2) years of previous leadership or supervisory experience required. Automotive industry experience preferred with parts production, quality, or production control experience a plus. Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain, seating, and/or trim preferred. Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred.