YKTA
is an on-site partner and tier one supplier for Mazda Toyota
Manufacturing, USA.
YKTA
is seeking applicants for a Welding Maintenance Group Lead
at their facility in Huntsville, Alabama. YKTA is a joint venture of
three successful automotive supplier companies- Y-Tec, Keylex, and
Toyotetsu. YKTA products provide structural safety for the vehicle
and important functional parts that must operate as designed.
GROUP
LEAD, WELDING MAINTENANCE
SALARY:
$55K+
BASED
ON EXPERIENCE
JOB DUTIES:
- Coordinate
activities of team members to ensure smooth and efficient
manufacturing operations while promoting a team environment and
improving all methods.
- Build
strong team member relations and support people development through
coaching and mentoring with a focus on teamwork.
- Work
closely with Japanese advisors from parent companies.
- Demonstrate
ability to lead safety and quality initiatives and support kaizen
activities.
- Ensure
alignment of department activities to support company business plan.
- Create
improvement strategies related to KPI achievement and translate those
strategies into action plans for floor management systems.
- Ensure
programs are maintained, the department maintains compliance with
standards, and the appropriate training is effectively given to all
employees.
- Create
and manage team member development plans.
- Provide
assistance to team members in solving work-related problems.
- Evaluate
the issue and consult Manager and/or Human Resources as needed to
determine the most effective resolution.
- Support
new equipment installation, setup, and on- going maintenance.
- Troubleshoot
and problem solve to eliminate chronic downtime issues.
- Lead
activity to improve operational efficiency.
- Lead
maintenance cost evaluation and reduction activities.
- Install
and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring,
& electrical & electronic components of machinery &
equipment.
- Repair
and maintain physical structure of facility.
- Install,
program, or repair automated machinery and equipment.
- Regular
attendance is required.
- Availability
to work a shift rotation and overtime as needed.
- Frequent
manual lifting of parts or containers up to 33 lbs.
- Must
be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless
of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and
objectives.
- Please
Note: Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant
setting. Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant
environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment
normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.
REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
- 2-year
associate degree in related field or equivalent work experience or
training in a highly automated manufacturing environment
- Experience
in manufacturing maintenance leadership position
- Experience
with Fanuc/Yaskawa robots, Omron PLC
- Strong
mechanical aptitude
- Ability
to pass mechanical/electrical aptitude pre-employment test if required
- Personal
computer and software skills
- PLC
programming ability is a plus
BENEFITS:
YKTA
provides a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our team
members.
APPLY
ONLINE AT:
Equal Opportunity Employer
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