Tooling / Die Assembler (SDKY) - 3rd Shift

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC•Sandusky, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the “Best Value” supplier in the industry.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
5+ years working in machine shop environment with die assembly and installations
Experience with grinders and other related equipment
Math skills up to basic trigonometry (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, finding an angle or tangent)
Mechanical aptitude to understand how processes operate
Technical skills and experience to solve complex problems and trouble shoot
Analytical and critical thinking skills to foresee issues with designs or processes and come up with alternate solutions
Attention to detail to ensure the highest level of precision in finished work
Time management and having a sense of urgency for the jobs at hand
Ability to work with others in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Nice To Haves

Technical schooling a plus

Responsibilities

Studies and interprets blueprints to visualize final form of die, part or tool, and plans sequence of operations to achieve desired end result
Works from prints, sketches, verbal or written instructions, or from existing part to be copied or fitted
Lifts, positions, and secures parts to be machined on surface plate or worktable, using hoist, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates
Sets up and operates machine tools such as manual grinders and other equipment.
Plans the set up and operation of tooling considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and grinding dimensions.
Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts, using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, dial indicators, and gage blocks
Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools and dies, using wrenches, hammers, arbor or hydraulic presses
Trouble shoots poor performing tools, identifying deficiencies and suggesting improvements
Inventories, requests, and investigates alternative cutting tools and shop supplies