Centerless Grinder Specialist: Setup, Run & Quality Focus

US-Tsubaki-Automotive,-LLC; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match and profit sharing

Paid vacation time

Shift differential pay

Weekly pay

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is seeking a Grinding, Setup and Operate associate in Massachusetts. You will run centerless grinders, plan setups, and ensure parts meet strict size and concentricity tolerances.

The role requires assessing processes, adjusting speeds/feeds, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 0-3 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

• Work from schedules, prints, specifications and general instructions of department supervisor.
• Set-ups exacting but not difficult to maintain.
• Determine operating sequence and select and mount wheels in machine.
• Set speeds and feeds as prescribed for the type of material and finish requirements.
• Dress and true up wheels as required.
• Maintain close tolerances for size and concentricity.
• Test equipment after set-up for quality and quantity standards.
• Move and handle materials to provide for continuous operation.
• Load parts in automatic feed mechanisms and make minor adjustments.
• Diagnose and remedy ordinary production problems.
• Provide for minor maintenance of equipment, tooling and accessories.
• Use various hand tools.
• Oil parts as necessary; weigh, count, and dispose of as required.
• Record production, time, and other data.
• Remove sludge from magnetic separator as required.
• Maintain production schedules, quality control records, chain assembly records, shipping charge numbers, preventive maintenance plans, Kan-Ban tool control system for all tools in the department.
• Preventive maintenance schedules to be completed timely and accurately.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly; follow safety regulations.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Maintain good shift to shift communication of equipment issues.

Skills

Quality mindset

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Safety mindset

Basic computer skills

Material handling devices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand trucks

Hydraulic lift trucks

Job description

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is seeking a Grinding, Setup and Operate associate in Massachusetts. You will run centerless grinders, plan setups, and ensure parts meet strict size and concentricity tolerances.

The role requires assessing processes, adjusting speeds/feeds, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.