Grinding, Set Up & Operate - 3rd Shift

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 Grinding, Setup and Operate position is responsible for running the centerless grinders requiring the planning of duties to perform rough and form grind operations on a variety of similar parts of various materials to meet quality and quantity standards.

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.

• Work from schedules, prints, specifications and general instructions of department supervisor. Set-ups exacting but not difficult to maintain.
• Determine operating sequence and select and mount wheels in machine. Set speeds and feeds as prescribed for the type of material and finish requirements.
• Dress and true up wheels as required.
• Maintain close tolerances for size and concentricity.
• Test equipment after set-up to determine conformity to quality and quantity standards. Make any necessary adjustments.
• Perform all quality checks as defined in the inspection standard.
• Move and handle materials to provide for continuous operation. Load parts in automatic feed mechanisms and make minor adjustments. 
• Diagnose and remedy ordinary production problems. 
• Provide for minor maintenance of equipment, tooling and accessories. 
• Use various hand tools. 
• Oil parts as necessary; weigh, count, and dispose of as required. Record production, time, and other data. Remove sludge from magnetic separator as required.
• Responsible for maintaining production schedules, quality control records, chain assembly records, shipping charge numbers, preventive maintenance plans, and the Kan-Ban tool control system for all tools in the department and refers any unusual problems to the departmental supervisor.
• Preventive maintenance schedules need to be completed timely and accurately each day, week, and month. It is essential to keep the equipment running properly.
• Work from schedules, prints, specifications and general instructions of department supervisor. Set-ups exacting but not difficult to maintain.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow standard safety regulations.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report these and other unusual conditions to superior. 
• Perform other similar and associated duties as required or directed.
• Maintain a good shift to shift transition, communicating equipment issues and parts status and other issues to the incoming operator.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• 0-3 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
• Must have good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use material handling devices such as hand trucks, and hydraulic lift trucks.
• Basic Computer Skills. 

U.S. Tsubaki offers :

• A competitive compensation package, including medical and dental benefits, life insurance, and 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

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