Set Up Operator - 2nd Shift

Paylocity; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki is seeking a Press Operator in Holyoke, MA to assemble chain and related parts using a range of presses and automated equipment. The role emphasizes maintaining high efficiency and quality as part of a manufacturing team.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing/engineering training, the ability to read drawings, and a readiness to work with heavy machinery in a hands-on environment. This on-site role offers opportunities for learning and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Trade school qualification in manufacturing / engineering related discipline desirable.
• Requires sufficient knowledge of press operation and set‑up.
• Must be able to read, interpret and follow instructions on engineering drawings.
• Prior Set‑up experience on automatic, mechanical and hydraulic press equipment required.
• Must be self‑motivated to ensure that allocated work load is completed in a timely, efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate presses to assemble chain and related parts.
• Operate automatic and semi-automatic chain assembly equipment and presses.
• Measure quality parameters of assembled chain and determine corrective actions.
• Retrieve and replace components to ensure continuous operation.
• Assist, train and develop operators.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Train operators

Education

Trade school in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

Press equipment

Production tooling

Job description

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:

• Set-up and operate a wide range of presses to assemble chain and other operations associated to ensure that all assembly processes are maintained and run to the high levels of efficiency and quality stipulated by U.S. Tsubaki standards.
• Primarily responsible for set-up and operation of a complete range of automatic chain assembly equipment, semi automatic equipment, power presses, pre‑stressing equipment, greasing and packaging equipment.
• Able to measure all quality parameters of assembled chain and determine corrective action where appropriate to the processes concerned.
• Retrieve and replace components from parts storage or prior processes to ensure continuous operation of equipment.
• Assist, train and develop operators.

Requirements

• Must have followed an approved training program for setting up and operating all equipment in a section. Strong mechanical ability is a must.
• Trade school qualification in manufacturing / engineering related discipline desirable.
• Requires sufficient knowledge of press operation and set‑up. A tooling background would help.
• Must be able to read, interpret and follow instructions on engineering drawings, etc. Prior Set‑up experience on automatic, mechanical and hydraulic press equipment required.
• Must be self‑motivated to ensure that allocated work load is completed in a timely, efficient manner.
• Able to work from drawings, production schedules work routings and verbal instruction of group leader or supervisor. Understand and follow procedures specified by the company for both Quality and Operation of the assembly process.
• Able to select proper tooling, equipment, and materials for the job at hand.
• Must be flexible and able to change and adapt working practices as required to suit the changing needs of the business.
• Must be capable of setting up and maintaining mechanical equipment/assemblies.
• Follow direction / instruction of group leader or supervisor.
• Must provide adequate parts to the operation to maintain efficient flow of product.
• Must be physically fit and capable of handling heavy weights.

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

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