Seibi Technician Trainer Automotive Manufacturing

Seibi Technician Trainer Automotive Manufacturing

Location: 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 Japan

Position Overview

We 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 Responsibilities

• Lead classroom and hands-on technical training for new and experienced Seibi and maintenance technicians
• Conduct technical bootcamp training for new hires and periodic training for existing team members
• Develop, write, and update technical training curriculum and training plans
• Provide training supporting Body Weld, Paint, and Assembly operations
• Train technicians on equipment troubleshooting, PLCs, robotics, automation, and maintenance practices
• Perform offline and/or online robot programming
• Troubleshoot and modify Toyopuc and Omron PLC logic
• Support technicians directly on the manufacturing floor
• Verify new model equipment meets required standards and performs as intended
• Support equipment preparation and confirmation at machine builders and equipment vendors
• Assist with equipment installation, trials, commissioning, and production startup
• Develop equipment countermeasures and resolve technical issues during setup and trials
• Support Machine Seibi activities at manufacturing facilities throughout North America
• Travel to manufacturing plants and suppliers as required

Qualifications

• 10+ years of current or recent Seibi, automotive maintenance, controls, or related manufacturing experience
• Strong Toyota manufacturing or Toyota equipment-vendor experience highly preferred
• Extensive Toyopuc PLC troubleshooting and logic modification experience
• Experience with Omron PLCs preferred
• Strong industrial automation, controls, and robotics knowledge
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment
• Previous technical training, mentoring, or OJT experience
• Ability to effectively train technicians in both classroom and hands-on environments
• Experience developing or writing technical training materials and curriculum
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor
• Willing and able to work significant overtime, including weekends and holidays when required
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally

Ideal Background

Candidates 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.