Automatic Assembly, Set Up & Operate - 3rd Shift

US Tsubaki Automotive•Chicopee, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry. This role is responsible for setting up and operating, performing changeovers, and adjusting the assembly line to assemble Automotive Timing Chain and Components, following established work standards. The machine operator uses statistical quality control methods to maintain the quality of all components and the timing chain. Changeovers and adjustments are exacting, but not difficult. Work is performed to specifications, schedules, orders, and general instructions of the department group leader or supervisor, as defined in the work standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
2-5 Years of experience running multiple machines and performing preventative maintenance.
Safety First mindset
Strong focus on Quality
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Ability to use material handling devices such as hand trucks, and hydraulic lift trucks.
Basic Computer Skills.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance inspection before the start of each shift as outlined on the Preventive Maintenance Check Sheet.
Apply oil or grease to specified areas.
Confirm the operability of all detectors.
Perform a more comprehensive PM on the machines including but not limited to oil changes.
Basic troubleshooting of chain assembly equipment to understand alarm messages, identify issues, and correct them.
Operate machines/operations including: roller link assembly, chain assembly, riveting, pre-stressing, articulation checking, center distance measuring, automatic cutting, and endless operation, washing, final inspection, and packing.
Adhere to work standards.
Maintain production schedules, quality control records, chain assembly records, shipping charge numbers, and traceability records for each charge of chain.
Refer any unusual problems to the departmental supervisor.
Prepare test samples for quality control per work standard.
Record production and any other data required utilizing various forms as directed.
Utilize a machine-monitoring system to record downtime.
Detect faulty operation or defective material and report these and other unusual conditions to the group leader or supervisor.
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow standard safety regulations.
Perform other similar and associated duties as required or directed.