Production Technician

About the role

The Production Technician produces quality parts and supports the manufacturing process by ensuring parts are produced at rate/cycle time and processes meet customer and JJENA automotive assembly standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily shift meetings.
• Follow standard work to build parts safely, with quality, and productively.
• Consistently practice safe work behaviors, including wearing PPE, attending training, reporting unsafe acts or conditions, and performing self-audits.
• Perform quality checks on parts in accordance with standard work or special instructions (e.g., Quality Alerts, Red Rabbits).
• Participate in projects or work teams focused on improvements using Lean Manufacturing methods (Kaizen, 5S) or problem-solving techniques (5-Why, 8D, process mapping).
• Follow company work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain 5S standards.
• Correct quality and production standards within cycle time.
• Escalate issues to Team Leader/Shift Supervisor as necessary.
• Monitor and maintain equipment to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Support troubleshooting and resolving equipment downtime issues.
• Participate in tool changes/changeovers on the line when required.
• Install, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Support the team to ensure machines function properly through troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Participate in system (EMS) procedures and work instructions.
• Rotate positions/duties to support cross-training or backfill for absenteeism.
• Assist with additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; practical experience may substitute.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven manufacturing experience.
• Experience in manufacturing technology, automation, or related fields.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

• Alternate between sitting and standing; climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or ramps.
• Crouch, stoop, drive, and perform near/far visual acuity tasks.
• Fine and gross motor manipulation (e.g., keyboarding, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling).
• Hearing, speaking, and peripheral visual acuity.
• Kneeling, reaching overhead or below, and repetitive task performance.
• Wear safety gear such as goggles/glasses and gloves.

Environmental Requirements

The production facility is climate-controlled with no long-term exposure to dangerously loud noise or extreme temperatures.

Cognitive Requirements

• Execute tasks independently.
• Learn and memorize tasks.
• Maintain concentration/focus on tasks.
• Work in close proximity to others.