Planet Shaft Setter Operator

Join the JTEKT Team Today! At JTEKT North America, we’re shaping the future of automotive parts with cutting-edge technology and a focus on quality. Join our dynamic team at the Sylvania, Georgia facility, where we foster a culture of growth, collaboration,  and innovation. TITLE Machine Setter Operator – Planet Shaft      COMPANY JTEKT North America DEPARTMENT Planet Shaft - 62   LOCATION Sylvania Georgia Facility CLASSIFICATION Hourly   REPORTS TO Supervisor/Team Leader GRADE 5   REVISION DATE 01/15/2025   Shift 2nd (4pm-12am)     Position Overview:    We’re looking for a reliable Machine Setter Operator in our Planet Shaft Department to help produce high-quality parts that meet customer specifications. In this role, you'll operate a variety of equipment, including induction units, grinders, tempering units, washers, and robotic packing stations, while ensuring the precision and quality of each part. This position also offers the opportunity for overtime, allowing you to earn extra income while gaining valuable experience and contributing to the team’s success. If you have mechanical skills and enjoy working as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.     Key Responsibilities: As a Setter/Operator, you’ll ensure that all production meets the high standards our customers expect. Your key duties will include: Operate & Setup Equipment: Use Process Prints and Operation Sheets to ensure parts are produced to exact customer specifications. Quality Assurance: Operate and monitor various machines, including grinders, washers, and induction units, while measuring parts to meet customer quality standards. Team Collaboration: Work alongside operators and technicians to assist in material handling, loading/unloading, palletizing, and ensuring smooth operations across the department. Maintenance & Support: Help maintain and support the Autonomous PM system to ensure equipment is running at peak efficiency. Safety & Continuous Improvement: Always promote a safe, organized, and efficient workspace through 5S principles   What We’re Looking For:     Mechanical Skills: Ability to operate, set up, and troubleshoot a variety of machines. Attention to Detail: Ability to read and interpret process prints and accurately measure parts to ensure precision. Team-Oriented: Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment. Self-Starter: Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Flexibility & Overtime: Due to customer demand, this department frequently offers overtime, providing you with an opportunity to earn more and grow professionally. You may also need to be available for occasional off-hours calls. Experience: Previous mechanical experience is required. Previous experience with Grinding is a plus but not required. A high school diploma or GED is essential.     Compliance and Ethics Promise:  All JTEKT employees are expected to uphold the company’s compliance and ethical standards in every aspect of their work. This includes ensuring adherence to all relevant laws, rules, and regulations, as well as making ethical decisions in daily tasks and when planning future actions. Your dedication to compliance and ethical practices is vital to maintaining a safe, responsible, and trustworthy work environment.   Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a normal manufacturing area. This position has an exposure to moderate noise levels, moving mechanical parts, electrical power distribution and controls, compressed air systems, various types of lubricants, chemical and wash baths, mechanical machine operation, etc. Will be regularly required to climb, stand, sit, and reach with hands, fingers, and arms.  Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching are required. This position requires regular lifting of work up to 40 pounds, and push or pulling work up to 500 pounds with proper equipment.   Why JTEKT? Great Pay & Overtime: Competitive hourly rates with the chance to earn additional income through overtime opportunities. Career Growth: Whether you’re looking to expand your mechanical skills or take on new challenges, we provide plenty of opportunities for career development. Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.   Employees may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.   At JTEKT, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.