Tensioner Technician I (TN) - 2nd Shift

US-Tsubaki-Automotive,-LLC; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is seeking a Tensioner Technician I to support the tensioner machining operation. The role focuses on running machines, ensuring produced parts meet quality standards, and performing basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and up to two years of related experience, with strong attention to detail and teamwork skills. Weekend work may be required with short notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred or equivalent experience.
• Zero to two years related experience.
• Basic problem solving or troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with a team and plan tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tensioner machining equipment: tooling adjustment and presetting.
• Troubleshoot basic machine issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Read and interpret part prints.
• Operate one production line at a time.
• Maintain overall machine cleanliness and organization (5S).

Skills

Basic problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Microscope

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.

The Tensioner Technician I will maintain the basic daily operation of the primary tensioner machine(s). This position will ensure the machine is making a quality part while meeting the desired productivity rate.

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.

• Maintain tensioner machining equipment example: tooling adjustment, presetting, and pm etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic machine issues
• Maintain quality of the parts
• Ability to check parts to meet quality standard
• Ability to read small quality testing equipment example: calipers, mics, microscope, etc.
• Ability to read a part print.
• Ability to run one line at a time

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• Zero to two years related experience.
• Basic Computer Skills
• 5s experience
• Basic problem solving or troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work with a team.
• Ability to run up to 4 lines.
• Position require excellent planning and organizational skills, extreme attention to details and significant computer skills.
• Position requires weekends as needed with 24-hour notice.

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, and 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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