Tensioner Technician I (TN) - 2nd Shift

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k) match

Annual bonus potential

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive is seeking a Tensioner Technician I to maintain tensioner machining equipment and ensure quality parts while meeting productivity targets. The role emphasizes teamwork, basic problem solving, and accurate reading of part drawings and measurement instruments.

Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and up to two years of related experience are encouraged to apply. Weekend work may be required with short notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Zero to two years related experience.
• 5S experience and basic problem solving.
• Ability to read part prints and work with measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tensioner machining equipment: tooling adjustment, presetting, and PM.
• Troubleshoot basic machine issues.
• Maintain quality of parts and ensure they meet specifications.
• Read and interpret part prints to verify fit and tolerances.
• Run one production line at a time and coordinate line tasks.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

5S experience

Troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Detail-oriented

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Microscope

Part print reading

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.

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