Power transmission components manufacturer with North American distribution network
U.S. Tsubaki manufactures and distributes mechanical power transmission products—roller chain, sprockets, conveyor systems, and automotive timing chains—across five U.S. service centers and five manufacturing plants. The hiring velocity is accelerating with 56 open manufacturing roles and a junior/mid-level hiring focus, paired with active projects in flexible tooling, ERP improvements, and low-cost automation—suggesting operational scaling and system modernization rather than R&D pivots. Pain points cluster around cost reduction, machine downtime, and compliance (union payroll, hazardous waste shipping), which aligns with a capital-intensive, regulated manufacturing footprint.
Notable leadership hires: Team Lead
U.S. Tsubaki is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tsubakimoto Chain Co., a Japanese manufacturer founded in 1917. The company manufactures industrial power transmission components including roller chain, engineering chain, sprockets, linear actuators, clutches, conveyor systems, cable and hose carriers, and automotive timing chain systems. U.S. Tsubaki operates manufacturing facilities in Holyoke, Chicopee (Massachusetts), Anoka (Minnesota), Sandusky (Ohio), and Milwaukee (Wisconsin), with service and distribution centers in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. The product portfolio serves OEM and industrial distribution channels across automotive, material handling, and general industrial markets. The company employs 501–1,000 people and is organized around manufacturing-dominant operations with smaller engineering, sales, and finance functions.
Five manufacturing plants in Holyoke, Chicopee (MA), Anoka (MN), Sandusky (OH), and Milwaukee (WI). Five service centers in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles serve distribution and customer support.
CAD/CAM tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Mastercam, Fusion 360), ERP/accounting (QAD, Microsoft Access), office/collaboration (Teams, Outlook, Excel), and manufacturing systems (CNC, PLC, SPC, FMEA, APQP).
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