Automation Set-Up Technician – Press & Chain Assembly

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive in Holyoke, MA is seeking an experienced press operator to set up and run a range of presses for chain assembly and related processes, ensuring efficiency and quality to U.S. Tsubaki standards.

You will read engineering drawings, follow procedures, and train other operators while adapting to changing production needs. The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have followed an approved training program for setting up and operating all equipment in a section.
• Must be able to read, interpret and follow instructions on engineering drawings.
• Must be self-motivated to ensure that workload is completed in a timely, efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a wide range of presses to assemble chain and other operations to ensure high levels of efficiency and quality.
• Primarily responsible for set-up and operation of automatic chain assembly equipment, semi-automatic equipment, power presses, pre-stressing equipment, greasing and packaging equipment.
• Able to measure all quality parameters of assembled chain and determine corrective action where appropriate to the processes concerned.
• Retrieve and replace components from parts storage or prior processes to ensure continuous operation of equipment.
• Assist, train and develop operators.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Reading engineering drawings

Self-motivated

Follow instructions

Adaptable to changing processes

Education

Trade school qualification in manufacturing/engineering

Job description

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive in Holyoke, MA is seeking an experienced press operator to set up and run a range of presses for chain assembly and related processes, ensuring efficiency and quality to U.S. Tsubaki standards.

You will read engineering drawings, follow procedures, and train other operators while adapting to changing production needs. The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.