Heat Treat (Metal Finishing): Operator (UH) - Day Shift

About the role

U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products, offering state-of-the-art solutions as part of an international network. This role supports our commitment to excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service by operating and maintaining critical production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate all belt, rotary, internal quench, and tempering furnaces, as well as metal finishing equipment such as washers, shot peening equipment, extractors, and tumbling barrels.
• Retrieve and replace components from prior processes and move them to the next stage to ensure continuous equipment operation.
• Assist, train, and develop new operators.
• Work to established processes while maintaining high efficiency and quality per U.S. Tsubaki standards.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and specifications.
• Follow procedures for quality and operational processes in the assigned area.
• Collaborate with peers and supervisors as a team player.
• Adapt work practices to meet business needs.
• Handle materials weighing in excess of 50 lbs.
• Follow direction from group leaders or supervisors.
• Identify and report errors in routing procedures, prints, drawings, specifications, and materials for correction.

Requirements

• Experience in a metal working environment, preferably in chain manufacturing with a focus on heat treatment and metal finishing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and specifications.
• Self-starter with the ability to follow quality and operational procedures.
• Team player capable of working effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Flexibility to adapt work practices as required by business needs.
• Capable of handling weights in excess of 50 lbs.