Heat Treat (Metal Finishing): Operator (

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC in Holyoke, MA is seeking a Heat Treat (Metal Finishing) Operator (UH) for the 24/7 day shift to support its precision manufacturing.

You will operate belt, rotary, internal quench and tempering furnaces and related metal finishing equipment, read blueprints, and maintain quality per TSUBAKI standards. We value teamwork, safety, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in metalworking, preferably chain manufacturing with heat treatment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering blueprints and specifications.
• Must be self-starter, team‑oriented, and able to lift 50 lbs+.

Responsibilities

• Operate belt, rotary, internal quench and tempering furnaces and related metal finishing equipment.
• Retrieve and replace components between processes to maintain continuous operation.
• Assist, train and develop new operators.

Skills

Metal finishing

Heat treatment

Blueprint reading

Team player

Tools

Furnaces

Shot peening equipment

Job description

Heat Treat (Metal Finishing): Operator (UH) - 24/7 Day Shift Holyoke, MA

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the Best Value? supplier in the industry. 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. 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.

Requirements:

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.