Tooling / Die Assembler (SDKY) - 3rd Shift

U S Tsubaki Power Transmission • Sandusky, OH

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About The Position

U.S. Tsubaki is seeking a Tooling / Die Assembler to assemble, fit, and troubleshoot tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures in a manufacturing environment. The role involves interpreting blueprints and other instructions, planning machining operations, setting up and operating machine tools, and inspecting finished work for accuracy. The position is on the third shift and follows a standard schedule of four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. Overtime may be required on Fridays or Saturdays based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience working in a machine shop environment with die assembly and installations.
• Experience with grinders and related equipment.
• Math skills up to basic trigonometry, including finding an angle or tangent.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand how processes operate.
• Technical skills and experience to solve complex problems and troubleshoot.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills to anticipate design or process issues and develop alternate solutions.
• Attention to detail to ensure precision in finished work.
• Time-management skills and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work with others in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Nice To Haves

• Technical schooling.

Responsibilities

• Study and interpret blueprints to visualize dies, parts, or tools and plan the sequence of operations.
• Work from prints, sketches, verbal or written instructions, or existing parts to be copied or fitted.
• Lift, position, and secure parts on a surface plate or worktable using hoists, vises, V-blocks, or angle plates.
• Set up and operate machine tools, including manual grinders, and other equipment.
• Plan tooling setup and operation based on materials, tolerances, cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and grinding dimensions.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts using measuring instruments.
• Fit and assemble jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies using hand tools and arbor or hydraulic presses.
• Troubleshoot poorly performing tools, identify deficiencies, and suggest improvements.
• Inventory, request, and investigate alternative cutting tools and shop supplies.
• Perform other assigned tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Health benefits effective on date of hire
• 401(k) match
• Profit sharing
• Education reimbursement
• Annual bonus potential
• Paid vacation time
• Shift differential pay for second and third shifts
• Weekly bonus potential
• Paid training
• Weekly pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED