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