Automatic Assembly, Set Up & Operate - 2nd Shift

US Tsubaki Automotive•Chicopee, MA

About The Position

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry. The Automatic Assembly, Set Up & Operate role sets up and operates equipment, performs changeovers, and adjusts assembly lines used to assemble automotive timing chains and components. The operator follows established work standards and uses statistical quality control methods to maintain the quality of components and timing chains. Changeovers and adjustments require precision. Work is performed to specifications, schedules, orders, and general instructions from the department group leader or supervisor, as defined in work standards. The role includes operating an assembly line with roller link assembly, chain assembly, riveting, pre-stressing, articulation checking, center distance measuring, automatic cutting, endless operation, washing, final inspection, and packing. The employee performs preventive maintenance and basic equipment troubleshooting, maintains production and quality records, prepares test samples, reports unusual conditions, and keeps the work area clean and orderly while following safety regulations. Other similar or associated duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
2–5 years of experience running multiple machines and performing preventive 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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance inspections before each shift using the Preventive Maintenance Check Sheet.
Apply oil or grease to specified areas and confirm that all detectors are operable.
Perform more comprehensive machine preventive maintenance, including oil changes.
Troubleshoot chain assembly equipment by interpreting alarm messages, identifying issues, and determining how to correct them.
Set up, operate, and perform changeovers and adjustments on assembly equipment for automotive timing chains and components.
Follow established work standards, specifications, schedules, orders, and instructions from the department group leader or supervisor.
Maintain production schedules, quality control records, chain assembly records, shipping charge numbers, and traceability records for each charge of chain.
Refer unusual problems to the departmental supervisor.
Prepare quality-control test samples according to work standards.
Record production and other required data using various forms as directed.
Use the machine-monitoring system to record downtime.
Detect faulty operation or defective material and report it, along with other unusual conditions, to the group leader or supervisor.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment and follow standard safety regulations.
Perform other similar and associated duties as required or directed.