Quality Technician - 2nd 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.

The Quality Technician, who works under the direction of the Quality Supervisor is responsible for the day to day testing and inspecting of incoming materials.

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.

• Perform product identification and traceability activities, as required
• Document information on the computer in various databases and other internal programs; logs the assembly non-conformities and generates a report (NCR).
• Perform accurate mechanical, physical and visual inspection of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies as per Inspection Plans and Specification Requirements.
• Investigates and reports production line failures
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Selects materials for tests and materials for a variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
• Assists with the PPAP process.
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• Five years related experience.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Familiar with measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, force testers, CMM and RF Scanners
• Familiar with reading blueprints, understanding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Knowledge of the metric system

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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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