Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

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 is hiring a Quality Technician to perform daily testing and inspection of incoming materials under supervision. You will document data in internal systems and log non-conformances, supporting manufacturing uptime and quality goals.

The role requires mechanical inspection skills, experience with precision measuring tools, GD&T understanding, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Five years related experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Familiar with measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, force testers, CMM and RF scanners.
• Familiar with reading blueprints and GD&T.
• Knowledge of the metric system.

Responsibilities

• Perform product identification and traceability activities.
• Document information in databases and log NCRs.
• Inspect raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies per plans.
• Investigate and report production line failures.
• Follow cleanup and housekeeping procedures; comply with safety rules.
• Select materials for tests and evaluate dimensions and characteristics.
• Assist with the PPAP process.
• Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive tests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience in QA testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Indicators

Force testers

CMM

RF Scanners

Blueprint reading

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Job 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 Quality Technician, who works under the direction of the Quality Supervisor is responsible for the day to day testing and inspecting of incoming materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform product identification and traceability activities, as required
• Document information on the computer in various databases and other internal programs; logs the assembly non-conformities and generates a report (NCR).
• Perform accurate mechanical, physical and visual inspection of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies as per Inspection Plans and Specification Requirements.
• Investigates and reports production line failures
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Selects materials for tests and materials for a variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
• Assists with the PPAP process.
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• Five years related experience.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Familiar with measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, force testers, CMM and RF Scanners
• Familiar with reading blueprints, understanding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Knowledge of the metric system

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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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