Manufacturing Technician

Join The Toyo Tires Team!The Toyo Tire Corporation has been developing, manufacturing, and selling automotive tires and rubber parts for over 75 years. Our global sales and distribution footprint includes more than 100 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States of America, Malaysia, and China.Toyo Tires has built a reputation for delivering innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service. We offer a complete selection of premium replacement tires for nearly every make and model vehicle, as well as commercial vehicles. Many of these tires are built at our state-of-the-art factory in the United States.Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing, Inc. (TNA) offers a compelling value proposition for anyone who is interested in a fast-paced work environment where you will be challenged and given the opportunity to grow professionally. TNA is the only tire manufacturing plant in North America for Toyo Tire Corporation and is its flagship production facility.TNA is currently looking for Manufacturing Technicians to operate production equipment in our fast-paced, automated plant environment. This role is responsible for efficiently and effectively operating automated production equipment as well as basic mechanical troubleshooting.Education and Experience Requirements:This position prefers a high school diploma or GED and requires a stable employment history. Also, you must be willing and able to work either a day or night shift schedule that includes alternate weekends and holidays in a manufacturing environment that may not be climate controlled. A strong mechanical aptitude is preferred.Critical Behavioral Traits:Must be an effective and continuous learnerMust be a good critical thinker with problem solving capability; the ability to proactively pre-plan work is highly desirableMust be dependable and reliable having demonstrated a commitment to excellent attendanceMust be highly self-motivated with a strong inner drive to produce at an exceptional level and heightened sense of urgencyMust have a high frustration tolerance and be able to sustain a positive attitude in a very dynamic production environmentMust be able to multi-task and demonstrate situational awareness in a fast-paced, frequently changing work environmentMust be able to work effectively alone and in teamsMust be highly safety and quality orientedCan perform effectively without direct supervision, and handle/accept constructive criticismPhysical Requirements:On occasion, may have to frequently lift objects up to 120 pounds in weightMust be able to stand for long periods of time, and, depending on work location, walk continuously for the duration of the workdayMust be able to withstand and work in environments where ambient temperatures exceed 100 degrees