Automatic Assembly, Set Up & Operate

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 Automatic Assembly, Set Up & Operate role is responsible for setting up and operating, changeovers, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and confirm the operability of all detectors.
• Perform more comprehensive preventive maintenance on the machines, including oil changes.
• Basic troubleshooting of chain assembly equipment to interpret alarm messages, identify issues, and correct them.
• Operate the assembly line, which includes 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 unusual problems to the departmental supervisor.
• Prepare test samples for quality control per work standard and record production and other required data using various forms.
• Utilize a machine‑monitoring system to record downtime.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material, report unusual conditions to the group leader or supervisor, and keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly while following standard safety regulations.
• Perform other similar and associated duties as required or directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to use material handling devices such as hand trucks and hydraulic lift trucks.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Generous 401(k) match and profit sharing.

Pay

• Paid vacation time.
• Step increases.
• Shift differential pay.
• Weekly pay.

Schedule

2nd Shift.