Posted 9 hours ago
Lead Operator - Area 2 Assembly (Afternoon Shift)
@ Toyoda Gosei
Palmerston, Ontario
Overview
Toyoda Gosei is hiring a full-time Lead Operator for Area 2 Assembly on the afternoon shift in a Just-in-time production environment. The work covers assembly operations, paint booth operation, quality conformance, production documentation and training of new team members. The posting states a starting wage of $20.55/hr plus a $1 premium, shift premiums, paid overtime after 40 hours per week, and a broad benefit program starting on day one.
Pay:
$20.55 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Produce parts to quality standards and meet hourly quotas
- Operate paint booths and know all stations
- Document daily production
- Follow Kanban system and 5S standards
- Train PTMs in the absence of the Leader Tech
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or GED preferred, or aptitude test
- Ability to bend, reach, lift and meet physical requirements
- Adhere to PPE requirements including respirator fitness
- Paint booth experience an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | evening, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Wellness, Uniform provided, Home office allowance |
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Toyoda Gosei
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Full company description
Toyoda Gosei is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. With a network of 64 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world. In the Americas, we have more than 30 years of proven excellence in automotive manufacturing. Our 25 locations throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico and Brazil aim to deliver the highest levels of quality, innovation and satisfaction to the industry. Together, we are looking toward a future of strong, sustainable growth.
- LinkedIn followers
- 30,958
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,629
- Reported office locations
- 1400 Stephenson Hwy, Troy, Michigan 48083, US
- Other recorded names
- Toyoda Gosei Americas
- Specialties
- Body Sealing / Weatherstrips
- Interior / Exterior Automotive Systems
- Fuel Systems / Functional Automotive Parts
- Safety Systems
- and Optoelectronics / LEDs
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Toyoda Gosei is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. With a network of 64 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world. In the Americas, we have more than 30 years of proven excellence in automotive manufacturing. Our 25 locations throughout Canada, the United States…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Troy, Michigan |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Specialties | Body Sealing / WeatherstripsInterior / Exterior Automotive SystemsFuel Systems / Functional Automotive PartsSafety Systemsand Optoelectronics / LEDs |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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Lead Operators play a vital role in supporting the production of high quality parts in a Just-in-time environment. By working in one of our production departments, there are endless growth opportunities for an exciting and dynamic
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting wages of $20.55/hr with $1 premium
- Paid overtime after 40/hours per week
- Shift Premiums ranging from +$0.40 to +$0.65 (Afternoon Shift) & +$1.00 (Night Shift)
- Paint Booth Premiums +$0.50 (in addition to Shift Premiums)
We offer a very extensive benefit program:
- Company Paid time off: Up to 10 Days + 5 Float Days to start, 15 Days + 5 Float Days (1st full year)
- Benefits start from Day 1 – 90% Medical, 80% Dental, Variety of Paramedical Coverage ($750/service)
- Uniforms are Provided + Yearly Allowance + Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program provided through Manulife/Homewood
- Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations throughout the year and $Cash Recognition Programs
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow work instructions to produce and verify conformance to quality standards.
- Meet hourly quotas.
- Document daily production.
- Operate paint booths and know all stations
- Ability to be cross trained in many areas, tasks and or machinery.
- Ability to train PTMs in the absence of the Leader Tech.
- Understand and follow the Kanban system.
- Work in a safe manner within Health and Safety guidelines.
- Maintain 5S in all assigned areas.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred –or—successful completion of an aptitude test
- You must be able to bend, reach, lift and perform the other physical requirements of the job. Accommodations can be made.
- Must be able to adhere PPE requirements (For Respirator fitness - clean shave of facial hair mandatory for adherence
- Experience in Paint Booths is considered an asset.
If all other factors equal seniority will be used
Straight Shift Timing on Afternoon Shift (4:30 PM-1:00 AM) but may be required to change shifts in order to accommodate production requirements.
Nature of vacancy: Replacement
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