Press Setter Operator

Posted Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM

TITLE

Setter Operator

COMPANY

JTEKT North America

DEPARTMENT

Press
-30

LOCATION

CLASSIFICATION

Hourly

REPORTS TO

Press Supervisor

GRADE

6/4 (Transition)

REVISION DATE

04/03/2025

Shift

3rd (10pm-8am)

The Setter Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating presses to produce parts that meet customer demand and specifications.

• Maintain and continuously develop 5s system that addresses safety, housekeeping, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Follow detailed procedures for setting up presses to produce cups and sleeves to meet customer specifications.
• Operate presses to produce cups and sleeves to meet scheduled demand.
• Perform minor modifications to tooling as required to achieve proper part specifications.
• Troubleshoot machines and tooling to fix problems with non-conforming product.
• Make timely decisions regarding quality problems according to established stop‑call‑wait procedures.
• Set‑up and operate gauges to measure parts, ensuring parts are being produced to proper specifications.
• Must support set‑up reduction through TPS activities.
• Understand and react properly following detailed defect correction procedures for non‑conforming product.
• Submit suggestions to drive continuous improvement of quality and efficiency.
• Must be able to work closely with the team leaders and press technicians to obtain the goals and objectives of the department.
• Work continuously to improve changeover times, without negatively impacting part quality or machine PPM rate.
• Ensure that proper quantities of raw material are on hand to meet production schedule.

• No supervisory responsibilities

• Must possess excellent mechanical skills.
• Must possess strong logical problem solving skills.
• Must be disciplined to follow Standard Work practices.
• Must possess good communication and people interactions skills.
• Must have strong mathematical skills in regards to computation involving decimals and fractions.
• Must be SPC Level 2 certified, or capable of reaching SPC Level 2.
• Must be able to maintain composure and focus to complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to multi‑task to make proper decisions with appropriate attention to detail, in order to maintain the flow of product.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as required.
• Must have understanding of dimensional and geometric tolerances.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous job related mechanical experience is required. (Assessment will be given)

• Ensure JTEKT compliance and ethics standards are maintained in all areas of responsibility.
• Safeguard Compliance by following all laws, rules, and regulations.
• Make Ethical choices when planning specific courses of action.

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 manufacturing environment.
• This position has an exposure to moderate noise levels, moving mechanical parts, electrical power distribution and controls, compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, water and chemicals.
• Will be regularly required to 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 125 pounds with proper equipment.

Employee 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.