Mechanical Lab Technician (MA)

US-Tsubaki-Automotive,-LLC; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

PTO

10 holidays

401(k) match and profit sharing

Annual bonus potential

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Education reimbursement

Home and auto insurance discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Lab Technician to support the Product Engineering Laboratory in dynamic wear and fatigue tests of automotive timing chains, data reporting, and calibration of test hardware.

You will set up tests, maintain equipment, assist with engineering work orders, and ensure a clean, safe lab while learning UST products and testing methods. This role offers involvement in benchmark activities and fixture fabrication for product improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college/technical school.
• 3-5 years of related experience preferred.
• Use of Windows operating system and MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Teams).
• Use of digital multi-meter and measurement tools.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Understanding of internal combustion 4-stroke engines.
• Ability to operate machining tools and fixtures.
• Ability to work in a team and assess safety conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up & run dynamic tests of automotive timing chains; complete data sheets and write reports.
• Assist with Engineering Work Orders; perform test set-ups and data review.
• Maintain clean lab facility and manage consumables and spares inventory.
• Support engineering staff with benchmark work and fixture fabrication.
• Familiarize with UST products and testing methods.
• Learn fit and function of high-speed chain drive systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Instruction following

Safety awareness

Internal combustion engines knowledge

Machining tools operation

Transducer calibration basics

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Digital multimeter

Torque wrenches

Bearing separators

Fixture instrumentation

Machining tools

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Teams)

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 purpose of the Lab Technician is to support the functions of the Product Engineering Laboratory. These functions include conducting dynamic wear and fatigue strength tests on automotive timing chains, maintaining the test equipment and facilities, providing end of test examinations of timing drive system components, submitting reports for tests and examinations, instrumenting and calibration timing drive test hardware.

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.

• Set up & run dynamic tests of automotive timing chains to confirm performance and improve our products. Complete all data sheets & follow test procedures. Write reports using the test results. Keep spare parts on hand. Maintain test machines and manage inventory of consumables and spares.
• Assist with completion of Engineering Work Orders and related tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor. This will include product examination, test set-ups, running tests, test data review, and technical writing of reports
• Assure the Lab facility is neat, clean, and presentable to internal and external customers at all times. This includes and is not limited to sweeping/mopping floors, washing walls, and removing trash.
• Support Product Engineering staff with miscellaneous assignments. This will include benchmark activity, support of prototype preparations, fixture fabrication, instrumentation and calibration of test parts, and other miscellaneous technical assistance.
• Become familiar with UST products and testing methods.
• Learn the fit and function of high-speed chain drive systems, which include chains, sprockets, guides, and tensioners.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college/technical school, or more
• 3-5 years of related experience preferred
• Use of personal computer (Windows operating system)
• Use of mechanics tools including torque wrenches, bearing separators, etc.
• Transducer calibration, linear scaling, engineering units
• Use of Microsoft office software (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Use of digital multi-meter
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Judgment of an unsafe condition
• Understanding of internal combustion 4-stroke engines
• Ability to operate machining tools
• Judgment of product condition
• Ability to work in a team
• Use of digital photography equipment

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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