Seibi Technician Trainer - Automotive Manufacturing

Seibi Technician Trainer – Automotive ManufacturingLocation: Georgetown, KY Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Work Environment: Onsite Overtime: Up to 50%, including weekends and holidays as needed Travel: Up to 25%, including U.S., Canada, Mexico, and JapanPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Seibi Technician Trainer to support technical training and equipment activities within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.This is a unique 50/50 training and hands-on technical role. The successful candidate will lead classroom and hands-on training for new and experienced technicians while also supporting equipment troubleshooting, installation, trials, startup, and Seibi activities on the manufacturing floor.The ideal candidate will have extensive Toyota or Toyota supplier/vendor experience, strong Toyopuc PLC and automation knowledge, and a proven ability to train and mentor maintenance and technical personnel.Key ResponsibilitiesLead classroom and hands-on technical training for new and experienced Seibi and maintenance techniciansConduct technical bootcamp training for new hires and periodic training for existing team membersDevelop, write, and update technical training curriculum and training plansProvide training supporting Body Weld, Paint, and Assembly operationsTrain technicians on equipment troubleshooting, PLCs, robotics, automation, and maintenance practicesPerform offline and/or online robot programmingTroubleshoot and modify Toyopuc and Omron PLC logicSupport technicians directly on the manufacturing floorVerify new model equipment meets required standards and performs as intendedSupport equipment preparation and confirmation at machine builders and equipment vendorsAssist with equipment installation, trials, commissioning, and production startupDevelop equipment countermeasures and resolve technical issues during setup and trialsSupport Machine Seibi activities at manufacturing facilities throughout North AmericaTravel to manufacturing plants and suppliers as requiredQualifications10+ years of current or recent Seibi, automotive maintenance, controls, or related manufacturing experienceStrong Toyota manufacturing or Toyota equipment-vendor experience highly preferredExtensive Toyopuc PLC troubleshooting and logic modification experienceExperience with Omron PLCs preferredStrong industrial automation, controls, and robotics knowledgeExperience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipmentPrevious technical training, mentoring, or OJT experienceAbility to effectively train technicians in both classroom and hands-on environmentsExperience developing or writing technical training materials and curriculumStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsProficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OutlookComfortable working directly on the manufacturing floorWilling and able to work significant overtime, including weekends and holidays when requiredWilling and able to travel domestically and internationallyIdeal BackgroundCandidates with experience as a Seibi Technician, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Team Leader, Controls Technician, Automation Technician, Robotics Technician, Technical Trainer, or Equipment Commissioning Technician within Toyota or a Toyota equipment supplier environment are strongly encouraged to apply.This position is ideal for an experienced technical professional who enjoys remaining hands-on while sharing their knowledge and developing the next generation of manufacturing technicians.