2nd shift Tooling Preventive Maintenance Technician at JTEKT Column Systems North America

Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Preventive Maintenance, Tooling Repair, Fixture Maintenance, Inspections, Blueprint Reading, Tooling Drawings, Calipers, Micrometers, Troubleshooting, Disassembly, Reassembly, Communication, Record Keeping, Safety Compliance, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Automotive

Description

Description TOOLING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Location: Hopkinsville, KY Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday, with regular overtime and occasional weekend work Department: Manufacturing / Tooling Reports To: Manufacturing Engineer Technologist / Tooling Supervisor Job Description The Tooling Preventive Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and readiness of production tooling and fixtures. This role performs scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and refurbishments to support production uptime and product quality. Key Responsibilities · Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on tooling and fixtures to ensure proper function and reliability. · Inspect tooling for wear, damage, alignment issues, and performance concerns; document findings in the MVP (CMMS) system. · Assist in reworking, repairing, or refurbishing tooling components to support production needs. · Install tooling and assist with equipment/tooling repairs as required. · Participate in continuous improvement activities related to tooling reliability and PM processes. · Complete and/or assign work orders in the MVP system for all PM, repair, and inspection activities. · Support the safety committee by addressing tooling-related safety concerns. · Participate in problem-solving teams to address tooling, quality, or production issues. · Document tooling changes, PM results, and repair actions on drawings and in the MVP system. · Maintain accurate PM records, inspection logs, and tooling history files. · Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. · Perform other duties as assigned by supervision. Requirements Job Requirements Qualifications · High School Diploma or equivalent required. · Machinist training from a college or vocational/technical school preferred. · Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tooling drawings. · Proficiency with measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, thread gages, and thickness gages. · MVP (CMMS) system experience preferred. Competencies · Ability to troubleshoot and repair tooling with minimal supervision. · Ability to systematically disassemble and reassemble tooling/fixtures. · Strong attention to detail and consistency in performing preventive maintenance tasks. · Ability to build or refurbish fixtures with assistance. · Strong verbal and written communication skills. · Ability to identify tooling wear patterns and recommend improvements. · Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a well-organized work area. · Commitment to working safely and efficiently. Physical & Work Environment Requirements · Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. · Regular standing, sitting, talking, hearing, and use of hands for handling tools and equipment. · Close vision required for inspection tasks. · Work performed in both office and manufacturing environments. · Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and moderate noise levels. · Local travel to various worksites as needed. EEO Statement JTEKT Column Systems NA Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

The Tooling Preventive Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, and necessary repairs on production tooling and fixtures to ensure reliability and support uptime. This role involves documenting all activities, including maintenance results and tooling changes, within the MVP (CMMS) system.