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Setup Operator

Toyota Boshoku America
Jackson, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
Essential Job Responsibilities

The Setup will perform setup, daily equipment and tooling maintenance, and troubleshooting of the department machines and auxiliary equipment.

Minimum Requirements

  • Set up machines based on pull by Kanban system, setting jigs externally for required runs and troubleshooting machines and jig issues.
  • Effectively perform the set-up, processing and operation of department machines.
  • Perform daily operation checks and maintenance machines, jigs and other assigned equipment.
  • Responsible for 5S condition of machines and jigs. Responsible for the PM systems of jigs and daily.
  • Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize current/new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and methodically eliminate waste.
  • Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct.
  • Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc. to analyze problems.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform, and/or participate in 5S housekeeping, accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities.
  • Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security.
  • Maintain and develop productivity and quality standards, in IATF16949, ISO 14001, environmental, safety, quality, job performance, setups, trouble shooting, continuous improvement, and maintenance and repair operations.
  • Complete specified records, files and logs of department/shift activities such as equipment problems, utility operations, maintenance, repair, etc. (manual and computer) as required.
  • Perform training and development as needed to increase technical skills within the department, utilizing a flexible schedule.


  • 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

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