Sr Technician - Manufacturing Technician/Seibi (Bodyweld)
Toyota North America · Georgetown, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 30%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Toyota North America (automotive) in Georgetown, KY. Up to 30% travel (or dispatch) to U.S., Canada and/or Mexico NAMCs and suppliers, as well as foreign travel including Japan, Canada, Mexico.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 30% travel · relocation help
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 8 other live manufacturing postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Typical (2+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 56%
- ✓ Welding 44%
- Union environment 33%
- Tooling 33%
- Lean 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Toyota North America in Georgetown
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- Skilled Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
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Full description from Toyota North AmericaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you will be doing
- ◆Conduct DE studies to produce virtual robot programs and confirm new model process feasibility.
- ◆Confirm Digital Factory Condition for accuracy.
- ◆Create Weld Schedule Instruction Sheets and provide other supplemental documents to customers.
- ◆Conduct New Model process planning (DE) studies.
- ◆Support Machine Seibi in new model preparation activities, including programming robots at vendor locations or manufacturing centers.
- ◆Prepare and confirm new or modified Body Weld equipment at the vendors or manufacturing centers.
- ◆Develop equipment countermeasures during planning/set-up/trial phases.
- ◆Up to 30% travel (or dispatch) to U.S., Canada and/or Mexico NAMCs and suppliers, as well as foreign travel including Japan, Canada, Mexico.
- ◆Up to 50% overtime, including weekends and holidays.
- ◆Position will be located at PEMC.
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Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.
Who we are looking for
Toyota’s Body Weld PE Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Body-Seibi Technician
The primary responsibility of this role is to perform Digital Engineering studies offline utilizing 3D simulation software (develop virtual robot programs and confirm process feasibility) in support of New Model implementation to North America Manufacturing Centers. This role will also include programming robots at manufacturing or vendor facilities, supporting equipment preparation, other production related studies, development of Weld Schedules and other supporting documentation, and department efficiency/improvement initiatives.
Reporting to the DE Project Manager, the person in this role will support the Body PE department's objective to provide new model processes to the manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Compliance, while continuously improving our processes.
What you bring
- •Associate technical degree (or higher), or 2 years of equivalent technical work experience in body shop.
- •Delmia (Carott3) experience with experience in performing 3D robot simulation studies (will consider other 3D simulation software) for robot offline programming. (Intermediate level)
- •Ability to travel up to 30% at times (including international travel).
- •Proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Added bonus if you have
- •B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical Engineering.
- •CAROTT SEIBI, MACHINE SEIBI, ROBOT PRE-DE or Body Weld maintenance experience.
- •Robotic programming of industrial robots using teach pendants/offline coding.
- •Visual Components (BisFactory) experience.
- •BodyWeld Shop Project / Mass Production Experience
What we’ll bring
- •A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
- •Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
- •Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
- •Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
- •Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- •Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
- •Paid holidays and paid time off
- •Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
- •Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
- •Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com .