Production Technician II

Overview

Production Technician II Jobs in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan at TAIT

Title: Production Technician II

Company: TAIT

Location: Funabashi, Chiba, Japan

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

The Production Technician will assist with all manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication on TAIT products and projects in a group setting with minimal guidance from the group lead. This position will require the Production Technician to be highly functional in multiple disciplines and help support the fabrication team to deliver a finished product to TAIT’s standards of quality. This position also provides access to continued growth within the department based on skillset and training.

Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Adhere to and implement proper fabrication and assembly techniques.
• Maintain accurate dimensional tolerances set forth on drawings.
• Produce a quality product while focusing on TAIT brand quality and standards
• Clean and maintain workspace area, facility tools, and equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints, internal drawings, and SOP’s.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.
• Assist with maintenance and preparation of assets according to company standards and best practices.

To perform this position successfully, each essential responsibility/accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above.

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Management Responsibility

This role has no management or supervisory responsibilities.

Behavioural Competencies

• Safety Awareness:
• Complying with safety protocols and promoting a safe work environment.

• Dependability:
• Being reliable and showing up on time is essential in a fast-paced industry where delays can have significant consequences

• Problem-Solving:
• Identifying and resolving fabrication challenges effectively.

• Team Collaboration:
• Working well with colleagues to achieve production goals.

• Adaptability:
• Being flexible and adaptive to changing project requirements.

• Time Management:
• Efficiently managing work tasks and meeting project deadlines.

• Quality Focus:
• Ensuring the fabrication of high-quality products and components with attention to detail.

• Communication:
• Effectively communicating progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Initiative:
• Taking proactive steps to improve fabrication processes and efficiency.

• Continuous Learning:
• A willingness to learn and stay current with new fabrication techniques, internal and external training and equipment based on operational needs.

Experience – Knowledge And Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use (proficient in) TAIT business systems (Epicor, Slack, and Box).
• Capacity to work independently, and as a member of a small team.
• Ability to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility with work schedule. Normal work schedule is forty hours per week; however operational demands may necessitate other schedules to meet business needs.
• Right to work in Japan

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of instructional/professional training.
• Skill set focused in general fabrication, carpentry, complex mechanical assembly and/or TAIT experience preferred.
• Ability to identify materials and hardware.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints and internal drawings.
• Knowledge in rigging equipment and practices (WLL, COG, & LAF)
• Advanced knowledge and experience using precision measuring instruments and general manufacturing tools (wood, plastic, metal).

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift or move 50 lbs.
• Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pull or push 50 lbs.
• Must be able to reach overhead
• Must be able to work in small, sometimes awkward spaces and positions.

Work Conditions Of The Role Are

• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odours, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required.
• This includes safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.