Heat Operator-Nights

Heat Treat Operator - 24/7 Nights

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.

Heat Treat Utility is responsible for operating various heat‑treating furnaces, equipment, or processes, usually mechanized units performing repetitive work to heat treat, temper harden, chromize, and oil quench similar products or materials.

• Operate power mixer, case welding machine, plasma cutters, separator, washers, neutralizer machine, chromize furnace, re‑hardening furnace, tempering and generator/gas units, and pin packing for U‑Treat.
• Familiarity with the purpose of chromize, chromizing’s mechanism, process, and major operational points of chromize such as replacement of cycle of chrome powder, atmosphere of cases and furnace, and color of pins after re‑hardening.
• Operate various heat‑treating furnaces, equipment, or processes, usually mechanized units performing repetitive work to heat treat, anneal, temper, carburize, harden, normalize, and oil quench a variety of similar products or materials.
• Operate vacuum degreaser washing and Sub‑Zero process, gas generators. Follow cycle time, temperature, and methods as prescribed.
• Control periodically and adjust for specific requirements of parts or product. Secure and dispose of parts and product as required.
• Weigh, count, and record production data.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report to Group Leader or Supervisor. Follow detailed instructions for loading and unloading, regulating loads as prescribed.
• Perform various quality control tests as specified for the various products or parts.
• Maintain departmental equipment involving the start‑up, stopping or regulation, and adjustment as necessary.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required or directed or may be indicated by volume/flow of work.
• Troubleshoot equipment and adjustments per documented procedures.
• Actuate and regulate controls within prescribed limits, load, and unload parts, and follow detailed instructions and methods.
• Maintain work area and equipment clean and orderly following safety regulations.
• Record downtime and use of material handling devices such as hand trucks and fork trucks.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• 2–5 years experience running multiple machines and performing preventative maintenance.
• Safety First mindset.
• Strong focus on Quality.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using material handling devices such as hand trucks and hydraulic lift trucks.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information one‑on‑one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.