Press Room Operator

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC is seeking a skilled Press Operator in Holyoke, MA to set up and operate primary and secondary presses for blanking, piercing, bending, and related fabrication of side plates and attachments.

You will ensure equipment runs at high efficiency, monitor quality, transfer finished components, and assist in training other operators while maintaining adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Approved training program for setting up and operating equipment.
• Knowledge of blanking, fabrication, and power presses to maintain tolerances.
• Experience setting up and maintaining other complex mechanical equipment.
• Self-motivated and able to own work schedule and quality.
• Team player willing to collaborate with others to move processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a wide range of presses for blanking, piercing, bending and related operations.
• Maintain equipment to High efficiency and quality standards and close tolerances.
• Measure quality parameters of chain components and take corrective action when needed.
• Retrieve raw materials and transfer finished components to subsequent processes.
• Assist, train and develop operators.

Skills

Strong mechanical ability

Team player

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Education

Trade school graduate

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.

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 and operate a wide range of primary and secondary presses for blanking, piercing, bending, re-hole, ballize or other operations associated with the fabrication or secondary operations of side plates and attachments.
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained and run to the high levels of efficiency and quality stipulated by US Tsubaki standards maintaining close tolerances and work specifications.
• Able to measure all quality parameters of chain components and determine corrective action where appropriate to the processes concerned.
• Retrieve raw material and transfer finished components to subsequent processes to ensure continuous operation of equipment.
• Assist, train and develop operators.

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed an approved training program as to setting up and operating all equipment in section. Strong mechanical ability a must. Trade school graduate or any additional training in the trades most beneficial.
• Requires sufficient knowledge of blanking / fabrication and other power presses, and tooling required, to maintain close tolerances and work specifications. Experience in setting up and maintaining other types of complex mechanical equipment is essential.
• Self-motivated to take ownership of work schedule and quality.
• Continuous improvement: Willing to accept change to support being a Fast – Flexible - Efficient section.
• Team player will work with other team members in the section to keep the process moving and improving.
• Customer focus: Work closely with other team members both inside and outside the section in order to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers.
• Judgment: Make decisions in order to perform a variety of tasks having timely constraints.
• Follow direction / instruction of group leader or supervisor.
• Physical demands: Capable of handling heavy weight.

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

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