Assembler, General (TN) - 2nd Shift

US Tsubaki Automotive • Portland, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Assembler, who works under the direction of the Production Supervisor is responsible for producing parts by assembling parts and subassemblies by hand or with simple machinery. 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. Follow work instructions and/or route sheets, assemble and/or pack products for various departments. Inspect machine at beginning of shift and notates on check sheet. Clean and/or lubricate machinery as required. Inspect and place parts in designated trays. Meet specified quantity and quality guidelines. Maintain equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Reports faulty operation or defective material to supervisor Conducts visual quality inspections Ability to place product in container while on different types of work surfaces, such as slick or slippery, and on different levels. Monitor machines Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work in different environments such as a slick work surface, climbing steps to retrieve product in a machine. Ability to work with heavy machinery (Milling Machines, Injection Molding, Etc.) Ability to work in dimly lit areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• One to three months related experience and/or training.
• Manual dexterity and ability to use various machines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to read a limited number of two-and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic problem solving or troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in different environments such as a slick work surface, climbing steps to retrieve product in a machine.
• Ability to work with heavy machinery (Milling Machines, Injection Molding, Etc.)
• Ability to work in dimly lit areas.
• Physical Activity/Mode: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, standing, lifting, reaching, pulling, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing.
• Heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and/or route sheets, assemble and/or pack products for various departments.
• Inspect machine at beginning of shift and notates on check sheet.
• Clean and/or lubricate machinery as required.
• Inspect and place parts in designated trays.
• Meet specified quantity and quality guidelines.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Reports faulty operation or defective material to supervisor
• Conducts visual quality inspections
• Ability to place product in container while on different types of work surfaces, such as slick or slippery, and on different levels.
• Monitor machines

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees