Tooling / Die Assembler (SDKY) - 3rd Shift

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

About The Position

U.S. Tsubaki is a manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. The Tooling / Die Assembler studies and interprets blueprints and other instructions to plan and complete die, part, and tool work. The role involves setting up and operating machine tools, assembling and fitting tooling, verifying dimensions and clearances, and troubleshooting tools and processes. Other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed. The standard schedule is four days per week, 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday. Overtime may be required on Fridays or Saturdays according to business needs. This is a third-shift position; shift differential pay is offered for second- and third-shift work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Technical schooling is a plus.
Five or more years of experience in a machine shop environment with die assembly and installations.
Experience with grinders and related equipment.
Math skills through 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 foresee 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 the final form of a die, part, or tool and plan the sequence of operations.
Work from prints, sketches, verbal or written instructions, or an existing part to be copied or fitted.
Lift, position, and secure parts for machining using a hoist, vises, V-blocks, or angle plates.
Set up and operate machine tools, including manual grinders and other equipment.
Plan tooling setup and operation with consideration for 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 wrenches, hammers, and arbor or hydraulic presses.
Troubleshoot poorly performing tools, identify deficiencies, and suggest improvements.
Inventory and request cutting tools and shop supplies, and investigate alternatives.