TEAM MEMBER B (Shaft Thread Grind)

NSK Americas, Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK Americas, Inc. is seeking a CNC machinist for 1st shift (5am–3:30pm, Monday–Thursday) in Columbus, IN. You will operate and set up CNC lathes and milling machines, inspect parts, read blueprints, and verify tolerances to meet specifications.

The role requires translating drawings into machine setups, selecting tooling, and maintaining tooling and machine quality throughout cycles. A strong work history is essential for success.

Qualifications

• CNC experience required and able to translate drawings into setups.
• Proficient in setting up and operating CNC machines and fixtures.
• Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to meet tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Translate drawings into machine set-ups.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Inspect parts as they exit the machine.
• Read and interpret machine part drawings and specs.
• Adjust machine settings to meet tolerances and specs.
• Sharpen tools and set up tooling for cycles.
• Set up and operate fixtures for machining cycles.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines, tooling, and parts.

Skills

CNC machining

Machine setup

Quality focus

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Tools

Caliper

Micrometers

Height gauge

Depth micrometer

Off-sets

Touch-offs

Slant gauges

Job description

This position will be on 1st shift, 5am - 3:30pm, Monday - Thursday.

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 requiredmachining sequence to machine parts in tolerance
• Clean machine, tooling, and parts
• Set up and operate assigned equipment necessary to machine componentparts
• Inspect parts as they exit the machine
• Read and interpretmachine 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 taper controlled machining cycles
• Produce parts within required tolerances.