Heat Treat & Metal Finishing Operator

Paylocity; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki in Holyoke, MA seeks a skilled operator to work in the metal finishing and heat treatment area. You will follow established processes to maintain quality and efficiency, reading blueprints and specifications as required.

You will be part of a team, train peers, and adapt to production needs while upholding safety and quality standards. The role emphasizes reliability, manual handling, and adherence to procedures, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a metal working environment, preferably chain manufacturing with an emphasis on heat treatment and metal finishing processes.
• Able to read and interpret engineering blueprints and specifications.
• Must be self-starter.
• Able to understand and follow procedures for both quality & operations of the process area.
• Must be a team player‑capable of working with peers and supervisors.
• Must be flexible and capable of adapting work practices as required to suit the needs of the business.
• Must be capable of handling weights in excess of 50 lbs.
• Follow direction / instruction of group leader or supervisor.
• Recognize and report for correction, errors in routing procedures, prints, drawings, specifications, and materials.
• Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

Responsibilities

• Be capable of working to established processes, and maintain a high level of efficiently and quality per US Tsubaki standards.
• Must be capable of operating all belt, rotary, internal quench and tempering furnaces as well as the following metal finishing equipment: washers, shot peening equipment, extractors and tumbling barrels.
• Retrieve and replace components from prior processes and move to next processes to ensure continuous operation of equipment.
• Assist, train and develop new operators.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Self-starter

Team player

Adaptable/flexible

Heavy lifting

Job description

U.S. Tsubaki in Holyoke, MA seeks a skilled operator to work in the metal finishing and heat treatment area. You will follow established processes to maintain quality and efficiency, reading blueprints and specifications as required.

You will be part of a team, train peers, and adapt to production needs while upholding safety and quality standards. The role emphasizes reliability, manual handling, and adherence to procedures, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a