Press Room, Set Up & Operate - 3rd Shift

US-Tsubaki-Automotive,-LLC; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is seeking a manufacturing technician to perform final inspection, set up and operate equipment, and maintain traceability throughout the production process.

The role requires 2–5 years of multi-machine experience, strong mechanical aptitude, safety awareness, and a solid focus on quality. Teamwork and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• 2-5 years’ experience running multiple machines, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance
• Safety First mindset
• Strong focus on Quality
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use material handling devices such as hand trucks and hydraulic lift trucks
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to present information to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection on parts and record lot information for traceability.
• Determine feed length and shut height, adjust miss-feed and stock indicators.
• Understand production tooling and related equipment.
• Obtain raw materials from storage and move to machine area.
• Report work performed on labor forms as required.
• Work from drawings and route sheets, select tooling and materials.
• Make adjustments to press feeds and safety devices.
• Secure gauges and checking devices for job requirements.
• Determine when dyes need sharpening or repair.
• Diagnose and remedy malfunctions to tools and equipment.
• Perform first piece inspection and start production run.
• Follow SPC inspection standards and document process steps.
• Record tool life and coil numbers; store tooling properly.
• Provide for minor maintenance and preventive maintenance to PM sheets.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety regulations.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report conditions.
• Perform similar and related duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Quality focus

Fast-paced work

Reading basic instructions

Writing basic correspondence

Mathematical calculations

Basic computer skills

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand trucks

Hydraulic lift carts

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform final inspection on parts when lots are completed, record lot and charge number into logbooks to ensure traceability, and position into parts baskets in proper order on the regular carts.


• Determine feed length and shut height of ram, and adjust miss-feed and stock thickness indicators, air or mechanical knock-out devices where ranging from 100 to 200 tons, for the purpose of blanking and piercing timing chain side plates, from coil and/or bar stock.


• Possess basic knowledge and understanding of production tooling, which consists of multiple cavity steel and carbide dyes, understanding of related process equipment such as feeds, scrap cutters, stock straighteners, etc.


• Obtain raw materials from storage location, utilizing FIFO, and move to temporary storage area next to machine.


• Report all work performed on labor reporting forms as required.


• Work from drawings, route sheets and instructions, select proper tooling, equipment and materials for the job, and remove or insert any removable sections as necessitated by individual job requirements.


• Make necessary adjustments of press feeds. Adjust safety devices furnished as a part of the operation.


• Secure necessary production gauges and checking devices for the specific job requirements.


• Determine when dyes need sharpening, or repair.


• Diagnose and remedy malfunctions to tools and equipment.


• Perform first piece inspection and begin production run on parts per work and inspection standards.


• Follow inspection standards (SPC) and perform all the required steps in the process inspection.


• Record tool life, heat, and coil numbers, and other tractability information into control books. Store tooling and accessories into designated areas.


• Provide for minor maintenance of equipment and preventative maintenance as specified in PM sheets.


• Requires sufficient knowledge of mechanisms and tooling to maintain close tolerance on a variety of similar operations and work specifications.


• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow standard safety regulations.


• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report these and other unusual conditions to group leader or supervisor.


• Perform other similar and associated duties as required or directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered


• 2 -5 years’ experience running multiple machines, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance.


• Safety First mindset.


• Strong focus on Quality.


• Ability to work well in a team environment.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Must have good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to use material handling devices such as hand trucks, and hydraulic lift trucks.


• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.


• Ability to write simple correspondence.


• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Basic computer Skills.

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

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