Assembler, General (TN) - 3rd Shift

About the role

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry. The Assembler produces parts by assembling parts and subassemblies by hand or with simple machinery under the direction of the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and/or route sheets, assemble and/or pack products for various departments.
• Inspect machine at beginning of shift and notate on check sheet.
• Clean and/or lubricate machinery as required.
• Inspect and place parts in designated trays.
• Meet specified quantity and quality guidelines.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Report faulty operation or defective material to supervisor.
• Conduct visual quality inspections.
• Place product in container while on different types of work surfaces, such as slick or slippery, and on different levels.
• Monitor machines.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work in different environments such as slick work surfaces, climbing steps to retrieve product in a machine.
• Work with heavy machinery (Milling Machines, Injection Molding, etc.).
• Work in dimly lit areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• One to three months related experience and/or training.
• Manual dexterity and ability to use various machines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s, including weight measurement.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic problem-solving or troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with a team.

Physical Activity

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, standing, lifting, reaching, pulling, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing.
• Heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Health benefits effective on date of hire.
• Dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 10 paid holidays.
• Generous 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Commuter benefits.
• Education reimbursement.
• Home and auto insurance discounts.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for the position. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. Tsubaki may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change.