Automatic Assembly, Set Up & Operate - 3rd Shift

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match & profit sharing

Paid vacation time

Step increases

Shift differential pay

Weekly pay

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive is seeking an Assembly Operator responsible for setting up and operating the automotive timing chain assembly line. You will perform preventive maintenance, handle changeovers, and ensure quality across the production process.

The role requires teamwork in a fast-paced environment and adherence to work standards. Responsibilities include line setup, troubleshooting, record-keeping, downtime tracking, and safe operation of equipment such as hand trucks and hydraulic lifts.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience running multiple machines and performing preventative maintenance.
• Safety first mindset.
• Strong focus on quality.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use material handling devices such as hand trucks and hydraulic lift trucks.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspection before the start of each shift as outlined on the PM Check Sheet.
• The ability to perform a more comprehensive PM on the machines including oil changes.
• Basic troubleshooting of chain assembly equipment to understand alarm messages and corrections.
• The assembly line includes roller link, chain assembly, riveting, pre-stressing, articulation checking, center distance measuring, automatic cutting, endless operation, washing, inspection and packing.
• Adhere to work standards, maintain production schedules, quality control records and traceability for each charge.
• Prepare test samples for quality control per work standards and record production data.
• Utilize a machine-monitoring system to record downtime.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow safety regulations.
• Perform other similar duties as required.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Preventive maintenance

Quality focus

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

Description

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

Automatic Assembly, Set Up & Operate is responsible for setting up and operating, changeovers, adjusting assembly line to assemble Automotive Timing Chain and Components, following established work standards. The machine operator using statistical quality control methods maintains the quality of all components and the timing chain. Changeovers and adjustments are exacting, but not difficult. Work to specifications, schedules, orders, and general instructions of the department group leader or supervisor, as defined in the work standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspection before the start of each shift as outlined on the Preventive Maintenance Check Sheet. Apply oil or grease to specified areas. Confirm the operability of all detectors.
• The ability to perform a more comprehensive PM on the machines including but not limited to oil changes.
• Basic troubleshooting of chain assembly equipment to understand the alarm messages, identify what this issue is and how to correct the issue.
• The assembly line consists of the following machines/operations: roller link assembly, chain assembly, riveting, pre-stressing, articulation checking, center distance measuring, automatic cutting, and endless operation, washing, final inspection, and packing.
• Adhere to work standards. Responsible for maintaining production schedules, quality control records, chain assembly records, shipping charge numbers, and the traceability records for each charge of chain and referring any unusual problems to the departmental supervisor.
• Prepare test samples for quality control per work standard. Record production and any other data required utilizing various forms as directed.
• Utilize a machine-monitoring system to record downtime.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report these and other unusual conditions to the group leader or supervisor.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow standard safety regulations.
• Perform other similar and associated duties as required or directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• 2-5 Years of experience running multiple machines and performing preventative maintenance.
• Safety First mindset
• Strong focus on Quality
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use material handling devices such as hand trucks, and hydraulic lift trucks.
• Basic Computer Skills.

U.S. Tsubaki Offers

• A competitive compensation package, including medical and dental benefits, life insurance, and generous 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Paid vacation time
• Step increases
• Shift differential pay
• Weekly pay

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

Compensation details:

24.29-26.92 Hourly Wage