YKTA is seeking applicants for Welding Maintenance Team Members (Robotic Welding Operations) at our facility in Huntsville, Alabama. YKTA is a joint venture of three successful automotive supplier companies- Y-tec, Keylex, and Toyotetsu. YKTA products provide structural safety for the vehicle and important functional parts that must operate as designed. YKTA is an on-site partner and tier one supplier for Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, USA.

YKTA provides a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our team members

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  Maintenance is implementing a new 2-2-3 schedule which allows for planned days off.
• Opportunity for increased pay above top range through advanced skills training.

Summary/ Objective:

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PE
• Will facilitate the establishment and ramp-up of an efficient and reliable facility and culture at a large, high-volume, cutting-edge automotive manufacturing operation.
• Will drive continuous improvement initiatives centered around equipment efficiency and reliability and as such, will help educate team members at all levels of the organization, and contractors, on the why and importance of such initiatives.
• Provide technical shop floor support to the welding department

Essential Functions (but are not limited to):

• Frequent manual lifting of parts or containers up to 33 lbs.
• Inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment.
• Install new and repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate machinery, as needed.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, & electrical & electronic components of machinery & equipment.
• Assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repair and maintain physical structure of facility.
• Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment.
• Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment.
• Fabricate and repair.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor immediately.
• Maintains work area and equipment to ensure it is clean, orderly and follows required safety regulations
• Provides suggestions to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Troubleshoot robotic equipment and control systems
• Complete documentation and repair records
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Regular attendance is required.

Other Duties:

Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• 2- year associate degree in related field or Journeyman certification or 4 years equivalent work experience or training.
• Good Mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to pass mechanical aptitude pre-employment test if required
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatic knowledge is preferred.
• PLC programming capability is a plus

• Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.

EEO Statement:

YKTA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, and/or other legally protected status.