General Inspector - 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 General Inspector performs repetitive inspection and packaging of chain products, using fixed gauges and visual inspection to verify that products conform to specifications. The role may involve chain inspection, pin sorting, and stringer duties, as assigned. Chain inspection includes checking product dimensions and surface condition, making chain to specification, applying bar codes, and preparing chain for shipment. Pin sorting involves inspecting pins and checking them against specifications. Stringer duties include supplying plates to assembly equipment, loading and unloading strings, stacking materials on carts, maintaining traceability, minimizing contamination, moving carts and parts, and performing minor troubleshooting of stringer machines. The position also involves recording production and time data for Payroll, sorting nonconforming materials, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and following safety regulations. Other similar duties may be assigned or directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
0–3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment highly desired.
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.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Inspect and package chain products using fixed gauges and visual inspection to verify conformance to specifications.
Work from orders, specifications, and instructions from a group leader, department foreman, or Production Supervisor.
Check product length, width, radii, and surface condition against established specifications.
Make chain to specification, apply bar codes, and prepare chain for shipment as required.
Inspect and sort pins to verify they conform to specifications.
Feed plates to bowl feeders and load and unload strings from stringing machines.
Stack strings on handling carts, maintain traceability, and minimize contamination.
Move carts to designated locations near chain assembly machines.
Secure parts from the production area and rearrange storage areas as directed.
Perform minor troubleshooting of stringer machines, such as clearing plate jams and repositioning strings.
Record production and time data and report it to Payroll.
Sort nonconforming materials according to specifications.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment, and follow standard safety regulations.
Perform other similar and associated duties as required or directed.