General Overview:
The Production Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations by applying engineering principles to improve production efficiency and equipment performance. This role emphasizes troubleshooting technical issues, enhancing processes, and ensuring consistent product quality. By partnering closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams, the technician drives continuous improvement efforts that reduce downtime, increase productivity, and support the organization’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain all required certifications while adhering to all safety regulations (Lockout/Tagout, Hard Hat, Crane Certification).
- Act as the primary point of contact for technical support.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues by repairing or replacing components and adjusting programs as needed.
- Keep detailed and accurate records of all repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
- Complete Change Point Cards for any updates or modifications to equipment or processes.
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels of replacement parts for end of arms and water lines, notifying the Administrative Assistant when reorders are needed.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on End of Arm tooling.
- Conduct Water Line Damage Assessments according to schedule.
- Train alongside Maintenance to assist with minor repairs involving:o Robots or sprue pickers.o Dryers.o Thermolators.o Machines.
- Train with Tool & Die on tooling-related tasks such as:o Handling Class A tool surfaces.o Removing stuck sprues.
- Provide backup support and assistance with Die Setting.
Requirements:
Complete and successfully pass required technical training within 90 days of start date.
Ability to climb ladders as needed.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
Capable of completing tasks independently with minimal supervision.
Injection molding experience preferred.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
Preferred Attributes:
- Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Prescription
- Vision
- 401K + Company match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Education Assistance
- Flex Spending
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan.
TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our Jackson, MI location.
We manufacture security and safety-related products: shift levers, shift-by-wire, steering wheels, exterior mirrors, steering column locks, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys, and more.
Shift your career into drive and help TAC Manufacturing make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.
TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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