NDI Maintenance Machinist

NTN Bearing of America; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NTN Bearing of America in Columbus, IN seeks an experienced machinist to produce parts to exact drawings and verbal requests. You will study blueprints, set up and operate manual machines, measure parts, and verify tolerances.

You will also assist with assembly and occasional welding and cutting operations as needed. Applicants should have 3–5 years in machining, a high school or trade school diploma, and ability to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years in Machining or related field.
• High school or trade school machine shop diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work with moving mechanical parts.
• Overtime and variable schedule as production requires.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Measure and mark dimensions on material for machining.
• Set up and operate manual machines (mills, lathes, grinders).
• Adjust speeds, feeds, coolant, and cutting depths.
• Verify finished parts against specifications.
• Assemble machined parts into assemblies as needed.
• Inspect dimensions and alignment of assemblies and components.
• Operate welding equipment when required.
• Develop part specifications from descriptions and sketches.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production to resolve machining issues.

Skills

Machining

Blueprints/drawings

Measurement

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Ongoing deadlines

Education

High school diploma or trade school

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

Band saws

Chop saws

Job description

Responsible for machining required parts/details to stated dimensions per drawings and/or verbal requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on manual machines such as mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill sharpener, tool post grinder and shapers
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine as required
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly - Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance
• Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts
• Operates metal cutting band saws and chop saws
• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be machined or fabricated
• Confers with Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Leads, Maintenance Techs, Engineers, production personnel or others to resolve machining or related problems

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES

• 3-5 Years of Machining or a related field
• High school or Trade school machine shop diploma or equivalent
• Must work with moving mechanical parts
• Able to work overtime and any schedule needed for production support
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow instructions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., repeatedly if necessary
• Able to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to sit, kneel, squat or bend, for long lengths of times
• Ability to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines