Tool Room Machinist (SDKY) at U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC – Sandusky, Ohio

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.

• Interprets drawings 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 CNC mills and lathes, manual mills and lathes, CNC and manual grinders, wire EDM, saw
• Plans the set up and operation of machine shop tools considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds
• Programs mills and lathes using conversational programming and/or CAM by entering instructions including setting zero and reference points, tool registers, tool offsets, geometry of part, etc.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts, using measuring instruments such as CMM, calipers, micrometers, height gages, dial indicators, and gage blocks
• Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools and dies, using wrenches, hammers, arbor or hydraulic presses
• Troubleshoots poor performing tools, identifying deficiencies and suggesting improvements
• Designs jigs, fixtures, or templates for use as work aides
• Inventories, requests, and investigates alternative cutting tools and shop supplies
• Promptly and accurately completes all required recordkeeping and inspections
• Performs routine machine maintenance as assigned
• Other tasks, projects and functions as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• Trade school or Apprenticeship program preferred
• Exhibits in-depth job knowledge and skills
• Adjusts machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is not optimum
• Develop CNC machining processes by selecting the chucking device, cutting tools, tool arrangement, and cutting speeds and feeds with emphasis on standardization
• Create and maintain CNC programs to produce parts using CAD/CAM software. Experience utilizing GibbsCAM, MasterCAM, Fusion 360, Edgecam, Partmaker, or Esprit is a plus
• Thorough understanding of workholding, datums, sequence of operations, tool selection
• Can prioritize the work and coordinate with others
• Capable of fostering a team environment
• Self-motivated and can work with little supervision
• Thinks, plans, and responds quickly to unexpected events
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Active participant in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Capable of running multiple machines while they are in automatic cycles
• Basic Windows operating system navigation, Basic Microsoft Office Suite, CAM software experience preferred
• 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 troubleshoot
• 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

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

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 time off (“PTO”)
• 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.

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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