Tensioner Technician III (TN) - 1st Shift at US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC – Portland, Tennessee

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.

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.

• Ability to utilize machine interface and understand basic processes to diagnose including pneumatic and electronic issues
• Knowledge of automated machinery and general millwork related to machining
• Ability to identify possible improvements in cycle times and processes to improve efficiencies
• Interacts with Maintenance and Engineering to resolve downtime interruptions
• Involved in continual improvement activities and kaizens to improve performance of the equipment
• Have good mechanical knowledge related to all aspects of the tensioner operation
• Ability to read and train others on small quality testing equipment example: Calipers, Mics, Microscope, etc.
• Maintain tensioner machining equipment example: tooling adjustment, presetting, and pm etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic machine issues
• Maintain quality of the parts
• Ability to check parts to meet quality standard
• Ability to read small quality testing equipment example: calipers, mics, microscope, etc.
• Ability to read a part print.
• Ability to run two lines at a time
• Ability to change over line
• Ability to train others
• Involved in continual improvement activities and kaizens to improve performance of the equipment
• Have good mechanical knowledge related to all aspects of the tensioner operation

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• Five or more years machining experience preferred. Any type of education related to electronics, engineering, maintenance and robotics is a plus.
• Basic Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of machine interface devices is a plus.
• Basic problem solving or troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work with a team.

Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 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, and pet insurance.

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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