Automatic Assembly, Set Up & Operate - 3rd Shift

Job Overview

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.

Automatic Assembly, Set Up & Operate is responsible for setting up and operating, performing changeovers, and adjusting the assembly line to assemble automotive timing chain and components, following established work standards. The machine operator uses statistical quality control methods to maintain the quality of all components and the timing chain. Changeovers and adjustments are exacting, but not difficult. Work to specifications, schedules, orders, and general instructions of the department group leader or supervisor, as defined in the work standards.

• 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.
• Perform a comprehensive preventive maintenance on the machines, including but not limited to oil changes.
• Basic troubleshooting of chain assembly equipment to understand alarm messages, identify the issue and how to correct it.
• The assembly line consists of the following machines/operations: roller link assembly, chain assembly, riveting, pre‑stressing, articulation checking, center distance measuring, automatic cutting, endless operation, washing, final inspection, and packing.
• Adhere to work standards. Maintain production schedules, quality control records, chain assembly records, shipping charge numbers, and traceability records for each charge of chain and refer any unusual problems to the departmental supervisor.
• Prepare test samples for quality control per work standard. Record production and any other data required utilizing various forms as directed.
• Utilize a machine‑monitoring system to record downtime.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report these and other unusual conditions to the group leader or supervisor.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow standard safety regulations.
• Perform other similar and associated duties as required or directed.

• 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.
• Team‑oriented and works well in a team environment.
• Comfortable working 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.

• 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.

Compensation details: $24.29–$26.92 hourly wage.