Machine Operator - Turning East O/B - 3rd shift

NTN Bearing Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in machinery manufacturing is looking for a Machine Operator for the 3rd shift. The role involves operating CNC machines, maintaining equipment, and ensuring product quality. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and prior CNC operation experience. This full-time position offers competitive compensation in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience operating a CNC lathe and/or machining center.
• Ability to manage multiple production lines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines for metal component parts and monitor their functions.
• Maintain equipment and ensure production of high-quality products.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret part drawings

Basic understanding of NC Turn process

Experience with measuring tools

Operational experience with CNC equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Okuma equipment

FANUC equipment

Job description

Machine Operator - Turning East O/B - 3rd shift

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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:

• Follow all Safety, Quality, fabrication rules, and equipment maintenance requirements as documented in the company’s quality system.
• Operate computer numerical control machines (“CNC”) (lathes, 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 a clean and orderly work area.
• Recognize the negative impacts of not following documented standards.
• Inspect products received to line and before it leaves their process.
• Assist in training new operators once job-specific training is verified.
• Report safety, quality, or machine operation issues to management and technical support.
• Ensure the machine produces high-quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum six months experience operating a CNC lathe and/or machining center responsible for loading parts, inspecting parts, changing offsets, and tooling.
• Basic understanding of NC Turn process.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings and make decisions regarding part quality and offset changes.
• Experience with Okuma or FANUC equipment types and controls is strongly preferred.
• Experience using measuring tools such as drop indicators, dial bore gauges, plug gauges, and calipers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple production lines.
• Willingness to perform light preventative maintenance on equipment during the shift.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing