Automatic Assembly, Set Up & Operate - 3rd Shift

US-Tsubaki-Automotive,-LLC; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Step increases

Shift differential pay

Weekly pay

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC seeks a capable machine operator to set up and run assembly lines for timing chains and components. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, quick troubleshooting, and adherence to work standards to ensure on-time production and quality control.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with multiple machines, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work in a team in a fast-paced environment. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; related experience may be considered.
• 2-5 years of experience running multiple machines and performing preventive maintenance.
• Safety-focused with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspection before each shift and apply oil/grease to specified areas.
• Troubleshoot and adjust chain assembly equipment and monitor alarm messages.
• Operate and set up machines for roller link, chain assembly, riveting, and other processes.
• Maintain production and quality records and refer issues to supervision.
• Keep work area clean and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Machine operator

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand trucks

Hydraulic lift trucks

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.

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

The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• 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

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