Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri, Inc.

Skilled Equipment Maintenance Technician Internship - Skilled Equipment and Machine Maintenance Technician

Detailed listing

Delivery

In person source value: In-Person

Length

About 17 to 21 weeks source value: 121 - 150 days

Type

Skilled Equipment and Machine Maintenance Technician

Branches

Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force

Target MOCs

AIR FORCE – Aircraft Maintenance (such as 2A3X3, 2A5X1, 2A6X6, et al.), Missile and Space Facilities (2M0X3) • ARMY – 15-series MOS (Aviation Maintenance Technicians) • NAVY – Engineman (EN), Machinist’s Mate (MM), Electrician’s Mate (EM), Gas Turbine Systems Technician (GS), Hull Maintenance Technician (HT), Machinery Repairman (MR) • MARINES – Fields 60/61/62 (Aircraft Maintenance) • COASTGUARD – Machinery Technician (MK), Electronics Technician (ET), Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT), Avionics Electrical Technician (AET), Electrician’s Mate (EM)

Career field

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Defense Industrial Base

Yes

Summary

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Missouri is offering transitioning service members the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in industrial equipment maintenance through our DoW SkillBridge Skilled Equipment Maintenance Technician Trainee Program. This 4–6-month program provides immersive, on-the-job training with the world’s leading automotive manufacturing company, preparing you up for a seamless transition into a high-demand civilian career. At Toyota North America Manufacturing, we pride ourselves on precision, innovation, and a customer-first mindset that drives every aspect of our operations. Our manufacturing facilities across North America — from Kentucky to Missouri, Tennessee to West Virginia, Alabama to Texas, and beyond — are the heart of our mission to create advanced, reliable, and safe vehicles that help customers go places on the road and in life. We believe in continuous improvement — the Toyota Way — where we challenge ourselves daily to innovate, collaborate, and do things better. This philosophy is embedded in our production processes, from engineering and design to assembly and quality control. Our pride also comes from sustainability and community impact. Over the past 60 years, Toyota has invested nearly $1.1 billion in U.S. communities to support safety, education, and environmental initiatives. We are committed to building where we sell, contributing to local economies, and creating mobility solutions that benefit people and the planet. Today, our manufacturing strategy is structured around three strategic pillars — Manufacturing Business Operations, Manufacturing Operations, and Production Engineering — with plants organized into seven regions based on complexity and scope. This ensures we can adapt quickly to market demands, advance EV supply, and maintain high production efficiency. In short, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in manufacturing, fostering innovation, and making a positive impact — both on the factory floor and in the communities we serve. As the world’s largest automobile manufacturer, we understand the value of highly skilled technical professionals. This program is designed to bridge your military expertise into a thriving career in industrial equipment maintenance.

Eligibility

Must have active driver's license and a clean driving record. Background check and drug screen are required.

What the work involves

Skilled Maintenance Technicians support the production, quality, cost, and safety goals of the manufacturing operation and plant facilities. All skilled personnel are responsible for preventive maintenance, process and equipment improvements, and effective troubleshooting. These responsibilities include but not limited to test and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment or systems involving circuits, relay logic, wiring, motors, servo drives, etc.; fabricate and machine components to repair jigs, fixtures, and parts (metal, plastic, and wood) for projects, equipment repair, maintenance work orders, and machine modifications; write, program, troubleshoot, modify, and/or repair programmable logic controllers, CNC machines, robotics, and other electronic equipment; troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical equipment and machine components; perform basic administrative skills including documentation of work performed by written/electronic methods; ability to problem solve and continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity; perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, motors, pumps, valves, and hydraulic systems; conduct vibration analysis and thermal imaging to predict equipment failures; work with lubrication systems to maintain production equipment; diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems; troubleshoot three-phase motors, motor controls, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs); gain hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs); assist in diagnosing automation robotic system issues; perform welding and fabrication for minor equipment repairs and modifications; enter maintenance data and track equipment history in Maximo or another CMMS software; support installation, set up, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment; work on projects involving robotic automation and advanced processing technology; participate in Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, and Continuous Process Improvement (Kaizen) initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency; follow OSHA safety standards; Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and molten aluminum safety protocols; learn arc flash safety and work in high-voltage environments safely and effectively.

Locations

• Scott Air Force Base, IL, Troy, MO