Fabrication, Set Up & Operate - 2nd Shift

Company: US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC
Location: Chicopee
Posted on: November 22, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry. This role is responsible for set up and operation, changeover, adjusting and troubleshooting cold heading, cold forging, and bushing forming equipment used in the manufacture of bushing, rolls, pin cut-off for Automotive Timing Chain and Components, and following established work standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed. Quality of all components is maintained by each machine operator using statistical quality control methods and defined in the work standard. Changeovers and adjustments exacting, but not difficult. Work to specifications, schedules, orders and general instructions of department group leader or supervisor. Perform preventive maintenance inspection before the start of each shift as outlined on the Preventive Maintenance Check Sheet. Apply oil or grease to specified areas. Confirm the operability of all detectors. The ability to perform a more comprehensive PM on the machines including but not limited to oil changes. Basic troubleshooting of chain assembly equipment to understand the alarm messages, identify what this issue is and how to correct the issue. Adhere to work standards and statistical quality control methods must be followed. Must have complete knowledge of the cold header equipment, cold forging, bushing forming, and pin cut-off work standards and SQC methods. Adhere to work standard. Responsible for maintaining production schedules, quality control records, and accurate reporting of production volumes. Refers any unusual problems to the departmental supervisor. Prepare test samples for quality control per work standard. Record production, traceability, and any other data required utilizing various forms as directed. Utilize machine-monitoring system to record down time. Use material handling devices such as hand truck, hydraulic lift truck. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow standard safety regulations. Detect faulty operation or defective material and report these and other unusual conditions to group leader or supervisor. Perform other similar and associated duties as required or directed. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered 2-5 Years of experience running multiple machines and performing preventative maintenance. Safety First mindset. Strong focus on Quality. Ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must have good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Ability to use material handling devices such as hand trucks, and hydraulic lift trucks. Basic computer Skills. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. U.S. Tsubaki offers: A competitive compensation package, including medical and dental benefits, life insurance, and generous 401(k) match and profit sharing. Paid vacation time Step increases Shift differential pay Weekly pay Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability PM21 Compensation details: 24.29-26.92 Hourly Wage PIb45bbbb2ad62-25405-38942011

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