Machine Operator / Team Member B (1st - Nut Turning) Nakamura

NSK; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK in Indiana seeks an experienced CNC machinist to set up and operate lathes and milling machines, read blueprints, and inspect parts to ensure tolerance.

The role requires 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, proficiency with calipers and micrometers, and the ability to translate drawings into machine setups while maintaining tight tolerances. Ten-hour shifts Mon–Thu with overtime Fridays and double time Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience preferred (required).
• CNC experience and ability to read blueprints are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools such as lathes and milling machines.
• Set up tooling and fixtures for machining cycles.
• Translate drawings into machine setups and adjust controls.
• Inspect parts exiting the machine and ensure tolerance.
• Read and interpret part drawings and specifications.

Skills

CNC machining

Calipers & micrometers

Machine setup

Lathes & milling

Blueprint reading

CNC programming basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is a 10-hour shift from Monday through Thursday with overtime on Fridays and double time on Saturdays.

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills/experiences:

• CNC experienced for at least a couple of years
• Have potential to advance into machinist position
• Have experience with caliper, micrometers, off-sets, touch-offs, height gauge, depth and ID micrometer, slant gauges
• Excellent work history
• Translate into machine set-up
• Move machine control to adjust machine
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines
• Set up, machine tools
• Set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles
• Set or reset machine to required machining sequence to machine parts in tolerance
• Clean machine, tooling, and parts
• Set up and operate assigned equipment necessary to machine component parts
• Inspect parts as they exit the machine
• Read and interpret machine parts drawing specifications
• Operating equipment and machine tools
• Adjust machine settings to machine parts according to specifications and to maximize machining capabilities
• Start machine and observe cutting operations
• Sharpen tools and set up tooling
• Fabricate parts to specifications on blueprint
• Set up and operate computer numerical control machines by programming control instructions into machine control units
• Select appropriate set up tooling and fixtures for machines
• Determine accuracy of machine operations
• Set up and operate another machine tool during tape controlled machining cycles
• Produce parts within required tolerances.

Qualifications

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

Experience

1 - 2 years: Manufacturing experience preferred (required)

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