Machine Operator

We are a highly automated Tier 1 supplier of wheel-bearing hubs for the automotive industry located in Elgin, IL. Part of NTN, the world's third largest bearing manufacturer, we have over 75 plants worldwide and over 100 years of premium quality.

About the role

Assist in the safe production of quality products by ensuring machines are properly running.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company rules and regulations related to environmental, health, and safety.
• Read and follow work instructions and inspection standards to correctly perform operational processes and meet customer product specifications.
• Start-up and shut-down machines according to procedures.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust machines in a grinding, assembly, or broach and turning line via switches, buttons, and displays.
• Supply components to hoppers, indexing poles or conveyors.
• Using hand tools, change worn machine accessories such as grinding wheels, finishing stones, and tool inserts.
• Visually inspect components and parts for defects, sort and disassemble defect parts.
• Measure components and parts with precision dial indicators or other instruments to ensure they meet customer requirements and machines are operating correctly.
• Troubleshoot causes of machine alarms and take appropriate action.
• Record quality inspection data on check sheets.
• Record production information on daily reports.
• Enter inventory transactions using the Bar Code Inventory system.
• Safely use powered material handling equipment such as forklifts, scissors tables, hoists, or pallet jacks to lift and transfer materials from one place to another.
• Observe line operation to detect causes of part defects or specific machine malfunctions and provide machine repair technicians with information.
• Perform cleaning and 5S tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Basic mechanical knowledge of computerized machines, gauges, and hand tools.
• General knowledge of material handling, manufacturing processes, quality control systems.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.
• Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Respond promptly to a sound or light signal when it occurs.
• Concentrate on a task over several minutes without being distracted.
• Arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern.
• Physically move objects safely by using proper lifting techniques.

Skills

• On average, 4 to 8 weeks of on-the-job training with an experienced trainer to acquire specific job skills (exact training time depends on experience, abilities, and role).
• Operate CNC Machines used in the production of automotive wheel bearings.
• Visually inspect metal components.
• Record information.
• Load and unload parts on machine.

Pay

Starting wage: $19.00 per hour. We offer a 2nd shift differential of $2.50 per hour and 3rd shift differential of $3.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with separate company contribution to your 401(k) retirement account.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement.

Schedule

Jobs on the production floor require a minimum 40-hour workweek. Overtime may be required.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Bump caps, steel toe safety shoes, and safety glasses are required in all production areas. Hearing protection is encouraged and may be required in specific areas.

• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazards common to industrial settings, chemicals, vibration, and loud noises.
• Safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical resistant gloves, and bump caps must be worn on the production floor. Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires sufficient vision to see details at close range to pass an inspection test of finished parts and components.
• The pace of work is steady and fast.