Tooling / Die Assembler (SDKY) - 3rd Shift

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the “Best Value” supplier in the industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Studies and interprets blueprints to visualize final form of die, part or tool, and plans sequence of operations to achieve desired end result
• Works from prints, sketches, verbal or written instructions, or from existing part to be copied or fitted
• Lifts, positions, and secures parts to be machined on surface plate or worktable, using hoist, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as manual grinders and other equipment.
• Plans the set up and operation of tooling considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and grinding dimensions.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts, using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, dial indicators, and gage blocks
• Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools and dies, using wrenches, hammers, arbor or hydraulic presses
• Trouble shoots poor performing tools, identifying deficiencies and suggesting improvements
• Inventories, requests, and investigates alternative cutting tools and shop supplies

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• Technical schooling a plus
• 5+ years working in machine shop environment with die assembly and installations
• Experience with grinders and other related equipment
• Math skills up to basic trigonometry (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, finding an angle or tangent)
• Mechanical aptitude to understand how processes operate
• Technical skills and experience to solve complex problems and trouble shoot
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to foresee issues with designs or processes and come up with alternate solutions
• Attention to detail to ensure the highest level of precision in finished work
• Time management and having a sense of urgency for the jobs at hand
• Ability to work with others in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

U.S. Tsubaki offers:

• A competitive compensation package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, education reimbursement, and annual bonus potential
• Paid vacation time
• 90-day and 180-day performance reviews
• Shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Weekly bonus potential
• Paid training
• Weekly pay 
• Shift: 4 days a week, 10 hours per day. 
• Days: Monday - Thursday (standard schedule). Overtime may be required on Fridays/Saturdays according to business needs.

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

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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