Machine Operator - Elgin, IL

Work Location

1500 Holmes Rd, Elgin, Illinois 60123, United States

Pay Type

Hourly

WELCOME TO AMERICAN NTN BEARING MANUFACTURING

We are a highly automated Tier 1 supplier of wheel-bearing hubs for the automotive industry located in Elgin, IL. We are part of NTN, the world’s third largest bearing manufacturer, we have over 75 plants worldwide and over 100 years of premium quality to our name.

Job Title: Machine Operator

Summary Assist in the safe production of quality products by ensuring machines are properly running. This includes:

• Operate CNC Machines used in the production of automotive wheel bearings
• Start up and shut down machines
• Operate switches and buttons
• Visually inspect metal components
• Record information
• May load and unload parts on machine

Starting Wage: $19.00

We offer a 2nd shift differential of $2.50 per hour and 3rd shift differential of $3.00 per hour.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At ANBM, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow all company rules and regulations related to environmental, health, and safety.
• Read and follow work instructions and inspection standards to correctly perform operational processes and meet customer product specifications.
• Start-up and shut-down machines according to procedures.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust machines in a grinding, assembly, or broach and turning line via switches, buttons, and displays.
• Supply components to hoppers, indexing poles or conveyors.
• Using hand tools, change worn machine accessories such as grinding wheels, finishing stones, and tool inserts.
• Visually inspect components and parts for defects, sort and disassemble defect parts.
• Measure components and parts with precision dial indicators or other instruments to ensure they meet customer requirements and machines are operating correctly.
• Troubleshoot causes of machine alarms and take appropriate action.
• Record quality inspection data on check sheets.
• Record production information on daily reports.
• Enter inventory transactions using the Bar Code Inventory system.
• Safely use powered material handling equipment such as forklifts, scissors tables, hoists, or pallet jacks to lift and transfer materials from one place to another.
• Observe line operation to detect causes of part defects or specific machine malfunctions and provide machine repair technicians with information.
• Perform cleaning and 5S tasks.
• This list is not inclusive; other job-related tasks may be assigned.

• On average, this job requires 4 to 8 weeks of on-the-job training with an experienced trainer to acquire specific job skills. Exact training time depends upon a person’s experience, abilities, and role to be learned (assembler, grinder, turning operator).
• This job requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Basic mechanical knowledge of computerized machines, gauges, and hand tools
• General knowledge of material handling, manufacturing processes, quality control systems
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals.
• Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Respond promptly to a sound or light signal when it occurs.
• Concentrate on a task over several minutes without being distracted.
• Arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern.
• Physically move objects safely by using proper lifting techniques.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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