Machine Operator

NTN Bearing Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NTN Bearing Corporation in Columbus, Indiana, seeks a CNC Operator to handle CNC lathes, grinders, and heat-treat equipment. You will maintain machines, set up, adjust, and ensure high-quality output daily.

Must have at least 6 months CNC experience, read part drawings, and be comfortable with Okuma or FANUC controls. Ability to lift 12-20 lbs and stand 8–12 hours per shift is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months experience operating CNC lathes or machining centers, including loading parts, inspecting parts, offset changes and tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings and make quality/offset decisions.
• Experience with Okuma or FANUC controls preferred.
• Proficient with measuring tools: drop indicators, dial bore gauges, plug gauges, calipers.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple production lines.
• Willing to perform light preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Able to lift 12-20 lbs regularly and stand for 8-12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines (lathes, grinders, turning, heat treat) to produce metal components.
• Monitor machine functions and maintain oil and coolant levels.
• Keep work area clean and organized; follow safety and quality standards.
• Report safety, quality or machine issues to management or technical support.
• Assist in training new operators after qualification.

Skills

High School Diploma

CNC lathe experience

Reading drawings

Okuma FANUC controls

Measuring tools

Fast-paced environment

Preventative maintenance

Lifting 12-20 lbs

Stand 8-12 hrs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Columbus, Indiana, USA Job Description

The CNC operator handles the computer numerical control machine (lathes, grinders, heat-treat). Maintaining, setting, and adjusting the machine are all part of the operator's daily tasks. This includes knowledge of the software and hardware of the machine.

• Operators must follow all Safety, Quality, fabrication rules and equipment maintenance requirements as documented in the company’s quality system
• Operators are responsible for operating computer numerical control machines (“CNC”) (Latches, grinders, turning, and heat treat equipment) for metal component parts
• Monitor equipment functions
• Maintain all oil and coolant levels, clean out chips from all lathes empty chip hoppers and scrap, complete recuts and repairs
• Maintain clean and orderly work assigned work area
• Operators must also recognize the negative impacts that result in not following documented standards
• All Operators are to inspect product that are received to line and before it leaves their process.
• Once job specific training has been verified operators will then aid in the training of new operators
• Keeps management and technical support aware of any need for assistance with safety, quality or machine operations issues
• You are responsible for ensuring the machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained
• Any other duties assigned by manager

#HV-157

Columbus, Indiana, USA Job Description

The CNC operator handles the computer numerical control machine (lathes, grinders, heat-treat). Maintaining, setting, and adjusting the machine are all part of the operator's daily tasks. This includes knowledge of the software and hardware of the machine.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operators must follow all Safety, Quality, fabrication rules and equipment maintenance requirements as documented in the company’s quality system
• Operators are responsible for operating computer numerical control machines (“CNC”) (Latches, grinders, turning, and heat treat equipment) for metal component parts
• Monitor equipment functions
• Maintain all oil and coolant levels, clean out chips from all lathes empty chip hoppers and scrap, complete recuts and repairs
• Maintain clean and orderly work assigned work area
• Operators must also recognize the negative impacts that result in not following documented standards
• All Operators are to inspect product that are received to line and before it leaves their process.
• Once job specific training has been verified operators will then aid in the training of new operators
• Keeps management and technical support aware of any need for assistance with safety, quality or machine operations issues
• You are responsible for ensuring the machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained
• Any other duties assigned by manager

Required Knowledge, Skills, Education, And Abilities

• High School Diploma
• Six months minimum experience operating a CNC lathe and or machining center responsible for loading parts, inspecting parts, changing offsets and tooling.
• Must be able to read and interpret piece part drawings and make decisions regarding part quality and offset changes.
• Experience with Okuma or FANUC equipment types and controls strongly preferred
• Must have experience using measuring tools such as drop indicators, dial bore gauges, plug gauges and calipers.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment running multiple production lines.
• Willing to perform light preventative maintenance on equipment during the shift.
• Must be able to lift 12-20 lbs. on a regular basis for an 8-12 hour period.
• Must be able to stand for an entire 8-12 hour shift.