General Inspector - 2nd Shift

US-Tsubaki-Automotive,-LLC; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid vacation time

Shift differential pay

Weekly pay

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC in Chicopee, MA is hiring for a Station/Inspector role focused on chain inspection, packing, and quality checks.

The role requires using fixed gauges and visual inspection to verify conformance to specifications and to maintain production flow in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include measuring components, recording data, and preparing chains for shipment while working under supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; related manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment highly desired.
• Safety First mindset; strong focus on quality; ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform repetitive inspection and packing of chain products using fixed gauges and visual checks to ensure specifications are met.
• Inspect and measure length, width, radii and surface condition to meet established specs.
• Record production data and report to Payroll or supervisor; ensure traceability and proper packaging for shipment.
• Support stringer, pin sorting, and general duties as assigned by supervisor or group leader.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fixed gauges

Bar code scanning

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.

The General Inspector position performs repetitive inspection and packing of a variety of similar chain products involving the use of fixed gauges and visually inspects to establish the conformity of product to specifications.

Essential Duties and Requirements: 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.

Chain Inspector:

• Perform repetitive inspection and packaging of a variety of similar chain products involving the use of fixed gages, and visually inspect to establish conformity of product to specifications.
• Work from order, simple specifications, and general instructions of group leader or department foreman.
• Duties consist of checking length, width, radii, and surface condition, to meet established specifications.
• Make chain as specified, bar code, and prepare chain for shipment as required.

Pin Sorting:

• Job tasks include the repetitive inspection of pins involving the use of fixed gauges, and visual inspection to establish the conformity of product to specifications.
• Working from order, simple specifications, and general instruction of foreman or group leader are also required.
• Duties consist of checking length, width, radii, and surface condition, to meet established specifications.
• Record production and time data and report it to Payroll.

Stringer:

• Job functions include repetitive tasks as directed by Supervisor, Group Leader, or Setup Specialist in order to maintain schedules for plate requirements for the Automatic Silent Chain Assembly machines and lines.
• Duties consist of the feeding and provision of plates to bowl feeders, loading empty and filled strings to and from stringing machines, stacking onto handling carts, maintaining traceability, and insuring ensuring that contamination is minimized.
• Move carts to a specified location next to chain assembly machines.
• Secure proper parts from the production area and rearrange storage area for effective utilization of space as directed. Perform minor troubleshooting and malfunctions of the stringer machines (dislodge jam-ups of plates, reposition mispositioned strings, etc.)

General Duties:

• Work from order, specifications, and general instructions of the group leader or Production Supervisor.
• Record production and time data and report it to Payroll.
• Responsible for sorting NCM materials according to the specifications.
• 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
• 0-3 Years of experience working in a manufacturing environment highly desired.
• 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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