Opex Tooler-P4, 1st Shift
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Listed
- Yesterday
About the role
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work: On-Site (5 days)
What's in it for you
Under the direction of the Op Ex Team, this position is responsible for helping drive continuous improvement plant-wide by assisting in the rapid prototyping of improvement ideas and developing them into cost-effective solutions. As a Moonshine Technician, you will be expected to not only be innovative, but to collaborate with other disciplines to develop and implement improvements. This role will primarily drive improvements through tactical support of Kaizen, RIEs, and other lean transformation activities.
What you will do
- Fabricate tables, workstations, carts, tool stands, poke yoke devices, fixtures, ergonomic assists, safety devices, and any other devices that will help improve quality, productivity, and safety.
- Modify existing equipment to improve its usefulness in a process.
- Will often be working with operators trying to turn improvement ideas into workable, safe solutions.
- Repurposing old or scrap equipment to be reused safely.
- Support Kaizen events comprised of multi-functional team members.
- Assist operations in problem solving issues affecting takt attainment.
- Improvement solutions must meet OSHA safety regulations & ergonomic standards.
- Maintain shop cleanliness and safety.
- Basic maintenance of shop equipment
What you will bring
- Mechanical - Thorough knowledge of machines and tools used for fabrication, welding, and general mechanical repair.
- Structural - Working knowledge of how to safely design, build, and verify basic mechanical structures and shapes constructed from various materials (wood, steel, aluminum…)
- Electrical/Pneumatic/Hydraulic - Working knowledge and experience with any or all these areas.
- Production and Processing - Basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality controls, costs, and other elements associated with an effective manufacturing system.
- Safety/Ergo - Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety rules & ergonomic guidelines
- A minimum of 3 years' experience as a fabricator, welder (do NOT have to be ASME certified), machinist, mechanic, maintenance tech, integrator, programmer, or other related position.
- Proficient with the use and maintenance of basic fabrication equipment including, but not limited to: welders, shears, brakes, torches, bandsaws, chop/cold saws, table saw, Ohm meter, PLC's, etc.
Physical Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
- The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift with assistance up to 80 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range
- $27.71
- Compensation Type: Hourly
- Incentive Eligible: No
- Sales Commission Eligible: No
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
Safety Sensitive Role: Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
From Trane Technologies's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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