What are the responsibilities and job description for the IE Injection Technician position at Toyoda Gosei Americas?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though communication and information sharing between groups may be required.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of injection‑molding processes and materials, along with a solid understanding of production and basic quality‑control methods and visual inspection. They should be able to apply fundamental problem‑solving and root‑cause‑analysis skills to support production needs. Effective communication and organizational abilities are essential, and mechanical aptitude preferred. The candidate should also demonstrate strong attendance and work ethic, as well as familiarity with the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing concepts.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work instructions, and technical documents. Clear written and verbal communication required.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Ability to perform basic math including ratios, percentages, and measurements.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and solve routine production problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, equipment or controls. The employee is required to stand or be on their feet approximately 8 hours per day including walking, climbing stairs, or occasionally climbing in or on an injection machine, required to reach with hands and arms, talk or hear and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is an injection‑molding manufacturing facility utilizing Industrial Robotics involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels, and varying temperatures, including periods of significant heat and humidity near production equipment. Employees may occasionally work in high or precarious locations, and encounter wet or humid conditions. The facility includes dynamic workflows where both human operators and AMRs move throughout designated pathways, requiring employees to remain consistently aware of robotic traffic and operate safely alongside automated systems. These conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS
This is a full-time position with hours mirroring production Monday through Friday with overtime throughout the week and weekend as needed. 1st Shift 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
- Support and maintain injection molding processes and equipment.
- Work with and maintain autonomous mobile robot fleet and carts.
- Execute and/or confirm tooling changeovers to insure proper settings and timeliness.
- Perform equipment readiness checks before and during shifts.
- Monitor cycle times, scrap rates, and part quality.
- Conduct first, middle, and last piece quality checks throughout shift.
- Respond to quality concerns and support corrective actions.
- Assist in troubleshooting molds, machines, and processes.
- Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs.
- Maintain standardized work and documentation.
- Support Kaizen and process improvement activities.
- Maintain AMR fleet PMs and Cart alignment.
- Ensure 2S1F condition.
- Ensure safety, environmental, and company policies are followed.
- Communicate issues to supervision and engineering.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though communication and information sharing between groups may be required.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of injection‑molding processes and materials, along with a solid understanding of production and basic quality‑control methods and visual inspection. They should be able to apply fundamental problem‑solving and root‑cause‑analysis skills to support production needs. Effective communication and organizational abilities are essential, and mechanical aptitude preferred. The candidate should also demonstrate strong attendance and work ethic, as well as familiarity with the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing concepts.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma.
- 5 years manufacturing or injection molding experience preferred.
- Lead Operator or Team Leader experience a plus.
- Mold setting and crane operation preferred but not required.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work instructions, and technical documents. Clear written and verbal communication required.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
- Ability to start/stop and monitor injection molding equipment required.
- Knowledge and understanding of IMM conditions a plus.
Ability to perform basic math including ratios, percentages, and measurements.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and solve routine production problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, equipment or controls. The employee is required to stand or be on their feet approximately 8 hours per day including walking, climbing stairs, or occasionally climbing in or on an injection machine, required to reach with hands and arms, talk or hear and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is an injection‑molding manufacturing facility utilizing Industrial Robotics involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels, and varying temperatures, including periods of significant heat and humidity near production equipment. Employees may occasionally work in high or precarious locations, and encounter wet or humid conditions. The facility includes dynamic workflows where both human operators and AMRs move throughout designated pathways, requiring employees to remain consistently aware of robotic traffic and operate safely alongside automated systems. These conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS
This is a full-time position with hours mirroring production Monday through Friday with overtime throughout the week and weekend as needed. 1st Shift 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.