What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Technician position at Toyota Boshoku America?
Essential Job Responsibilities
Job Title: Stamping Crane Technician (TBTN)
Primary Objective
The Stamping Crane Technician is responsible for supporting production operations through efficient die changeovers and steel loading activities. This role ensures stamping equipment is prepared, maintained, and operated safely to meet production requirements.
Major Responsibilities
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to: - Competitive Compensation - Eligibility for certain incentives and bonuses (e.g. Production Hourly KPI Achievement Quarterly Incentive or Salaried/Office Hourly KPI Annual KPI Achievement Bonus) - Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays - Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits - 401k with Company Match - Optional tax advantaged accounts, such as Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) - Additional elective benefits are available - Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Stamping Crane Technician (TBTN)
Primary Objective
The Stamping Crane Technician is responsible for supporting production operations through efficient die changeovers and steel loading activities. This role ensures stamping equipment is prepared, maintained, and operated safely to meet production requirements.
Major Responsibilities
- Perform die changeovers and coil set-up for metal stamping presses
- Load and handle steel materials using overhead crane and material handling equipment
- Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) checks on equipment to ensure operational readiness
- Follow all safety procedures and perform daily tasks in a safe and compliant manner
- Support production operations by ensuring timely and accurate equipment preparation
- Maintain work area cleanliness and organization in accordance with 5S standards
- Experience with set-up and operation of metal stamping presses
- Ability to safely operate an overhead crane
- Experience in automotive stamping and/or welding environment preferred
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and maintaining accuracy
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and effective interpersonal skills
- Basic mathematical aptitude for measurements and calculations
- Computer experience, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and demonstrate self-direction
- Ability to lift up to 33 lbs as required
- Standing continuously (100% of shift)
- Frequent bending and walking
- Material handling of steel components, both manually and using:
- Pallet jacks
- Forklifts
- Overhead cranes
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving equipment, noise, and heavy materials
- Requires adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
- Safety-focused mindset
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and accountability
- Team collaboration
- Mechanical aptitude
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to: - Competitive Compensation - Eligibility for certain incentives and bonuses (e.g. Production Hourly KPI Achievement Quarterly Incentive or Salaried/Office Hourly KPI Annual KPI Achievement Bonus) - Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays - Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits - 401k with Company Match - Optional tax advantaged accounts, such as Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) - Additional elective benefits are available - Equal Opportunity Employer