Set Up Operator, 2nd shift

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive in Holyoke, MA is seeking a skilled press operator to set up and run a range of presses for chain assembly and related operations.

You will measure quality parameters, implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous operation by retrieving components and maintaining equipment. The role includes assisting and coaching operators in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have followed an approved training program for setting up and operating equipment.
• Strong mechanical ability required.
• Trade school qualification in manufacturing/engineering is desirable.
• Requires knowledge of press operation and setup.
• Able to read, interpret and follow engineering drawings.
• Prior setup experience on automatic, mechanical and hydraulic press equipment required.
• Self-motivated to complete workload efficiently.
• Ability to work from drawings, schedules, routings and supervisor instructions.
• Understand and follow quality and operation procedures.
• Able to select proper tooling, equipment, and materials for the job.
• Flexible and able to adapt working practices to changing needs.
• Capable of setting up and maintaining mechanical equipment/assemblies.
• Follow directions from group leader or supervisor.
• Provide adequate parts to maintain efficient flow of product.
• Physically fit to handle heavy weights.

Responsibilities

• Set‑up and operate a wide range of presses to assemble chain and related operations.
• Operate automatic chain assembly equipment, semi-automatic equipment, power presses, pre‑stressing equipment, greasing and packaging equipment.
• Measure quality parameters of assembled chain and determine corrective actions.
• Retrieve and replace components from storage to maintain continuous operation.
• Assist, train and develop operators.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Press operation

Engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Training others

Education

Trade school in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

Tooling background

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.

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 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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