General Inspector, 3rd Shift

General Inspector – 3rd Shift – Chicopee, MA

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.

The General Inspector position performs repetitive inspection and packing of a variety of similar chain products. Responsibilities include use of fixed gauges and visual inspection to ensure product conformity to specifications.

• Chain Inspector: Perform repetitive inspection and packaging of chain products, checking length, width, radii, and surface condition. Make chains as specified, barcode them, and prepare for shipment. Record production and time data and report to Payroll.
• Pin Sorting: Inspect pins using fixed gauges, verify conformity to specifications, record production and time data, and report to Payroll.
• Stringer: Maintain schedules for plate requirements on Automatic Silent Chain Assembly machines. Feed and provision plates to bowl feeders, load and unload stringing machines, stack onto handling carts, maintain traceability, minimize contamination, and perform minor troubleshooting of stringer machines.
• Work from order, specifications, and general instructions of group leader or Production Supervisor.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follow safety regulations.
• Perform other similar duties as required or directed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0‑3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (highly desired).
• Safety‑first mindset with a strong focus on quality.
• Ability to work well in a team and 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.

• Competitive compensation package including medical and dental benefits, life insurance, 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.