Machine Operator

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

401(k) match and profit sharing

Annual bonus potential

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Education reimbursement

Home and auto insurance discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC in Wheeling, IL is seeking skilled machine operators to set up and run lathes, flame-cut and induction hardening equipment, drill & tap machines, and finishing/paint lines in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (preferred), be able to multitask, work with limited supervision, and contribute to a team while delivering high-quality parts on schedule. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to perform a large variety of job duties and be willing to learn new skills.
• Must be able to foster and support a team work environment, placing a high emphasis on excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize work based on deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills and a general mechanical aptitude required.
• A sense of urgency required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates a lathe to perform turning, boring, threading or facing of metal pieces.
• Sets up and operates flame cut/burn bore torch.
• Sets up and operates induction/flame hardening machines to harden pieces.
• Assembles discs, sets speeds, and loads on PT.U.C. equipment.
• Drills and taps holes as per specifications using drilling machines.
• Finishes and paints parts; cleans residues and delivers finished goods.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance.
• Other tasks, functions, and projects as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Sense of urgency

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Flame cut machine

Induction hardening

Drill press

Finishing/paint equipment

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lathe Machine Operator: Sets up and operates either a numerically controlled horizontal lathe, or turret or engine lathe, to perform one of a series of repetitive operations such as turning, boring, threading or facing of metal work pieces according to specifications on an altered basis.
• Flame cut Operator: Sets up and operates burn bore torch/flame splitting trolley.
• Induction/Flame Hardening machine operator: Sets up and operates induction/flame hardening machines according to set procedures to harden and anneal work pieces Interface with suppliers.
• P.T.U.C. Operator: Assembles discos, sets speed limits, and loads.
• Drill & Tap Machine Operator: Sets up and operates mechanical drilling machine to perform machining such as drilling, reaming, countersinking, spot facing, and tapping of holes in metal work pieces according to specifications, standards charts and knowledge of machining procedures.
• Finishing/Paint Machine Operator: Cleans/removes all residues from parts prior to finishing. Sprays surfaces of metal work pieces with paint. Operates sandblasting machine. Operates washing machine, operates stamping machine. Makes labels, operates ballsizer. Delivers finish goods to shipping.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Other tasks, functions, and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to perform a large variety of job duties and be willing to learn new skills
• Must be able to foster and support a team work environment, placing a high emphasis on excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize work based on deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills and a general mechanical aptitude required
• A sense of urgency required.

Work Environment includes machine shop/production environment.

Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including

• health benefits effective on date of hire
• dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire
• Paid Time Off ("PTO")
• 10 paid holidays
• generous 401(k) match and profit sharing
• annual bonus potential
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter benefits
• education reimbursement
• home and auto insurance discounts
• pet insurance

The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

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

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Compensation details: 18-23 Hourly Wage