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

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive in Holyoke, MA is seeking a skilled metalworking operator to join our production team. You will operate belt, rotary, and heat-treat equipment, ensure high quality, and adhere to established process standards.

The ideal candidate can read engineering blueprints, lift heavy components, and collaborate with peers and supervisors to maintain continuous operation and onboarding of new operators. Prior experience in finishing processes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in metalworking, preferably chain manufacturing with emphasis on heat treatment and metal finishing processes.
• Able to read and interpret engineering blueprints and specifications.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Team player capable of following procedures and adapting to business needs.
• Able to handle weights in excess of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Be capable of working to established processes, and maintain a high level of efficiently and quality per US Tsubaki standards.
• Operate 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

Metal finishing

Heat treatment

Team player

Tools

Furnaces

Washers

Shot peening

Tumblers

Job description

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.

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.

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

• 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.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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