Material Control Technician

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM

JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high-performance machine tools. Our global vision is to be preferred by all stakeholders to include customers, associates, suppliers and our local communities. We employ great people that build value which surpasses the expectations of customers, build excellent products that astonish the world and build professionals who think and act autonomously.

If you share our values, come find your place in our JTEKT community.

We have an opportunity in our Vonore, TN manufacturing plant for a Material Handling Production Technician
. In this role you will be an essential part of our production team, responsible for moving, organizing, and delivering materials to support production operations and keep lines running efficiently. If you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in accuracy and organization, and are motivated by working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and make an impact.

Responsible for operating and monitoring machining and automated manufacturing equipment to produce parts that meet quality, safety, and production requirements. The Production Technician loads components, monitors machine operations, performs inspections, and supports continuous improvement while rotating through multiple machining processes.

• Operate mobile equipment safely and efficiently
• Complete Kanban orders for material quantity and deliver to assigned assembly, machining, powder coat or hose assembly lines
• Scan Kanban cards to relieve inventory
• Ensure material is properly identified
• Follow FiFo System
• Comply with company PPE requirements
• Maintain inventory accuracy
• Report concerns to Team Leader
• Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties.
• Maintain 5s
• Perform other duties as assigned

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong organizational skills, able to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated and able to work without close supervision
• Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems
• The above may be waived by the department Manager and the Human Resources Manager if the candidate is otherwise qualified.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma

• Ability to walk approximately 6-7 miles over an 8-10 hour day
• Ability to stand for duration of shift; perform repetitive motions while walking or standing
• Ability to twist, press, turn, assemble, and handle components and/or assembled parts 350-450 times per shift
• Ability to pinch, reach, grasp, bend, lift, stretch, push, pull, and squat
• Ability to visually inspect parts and machines and read instructions, labels
• Ability to regularly lift up to 32 pounds
• Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked/day, 5 days/week

Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

It is the policy at JTEKT to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law.