Steel Ball Grinding 1st Shift

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:
Grinding Machine Operator for 1st Shift

Summary Assist in the safe production of quality products by ensuring steel ball warehouse orders are efficiently fulfilled. This includes:

Operate stand up forklift

Supply pallets to machines

Transfer product throughout the warehouse and production areas

Conduct cycle counts of finished goods

Prepare shipments

Starting Wage: $21.00

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Summary Assist in the safe production of quality products by ensuring steel ball grinding machines are properly running. This includes loading materials, performing quality check, and trouble-shooting machines.

• 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.
• Load, unload and operate tumbler machines.
• Move materials to next process.
• Using hand tools, change worn machine accessories (plate, wheel, comb, in chute, out chute). Check hydraulic system, lube oil, dresser unit.
• Operate crane, hand jack and forklift.
• Operate machine coolant system.
• Operate and maintain brush washer machine.
• Adjust wheel/plate depth check, change diamond.
• Perform quality checks using dial gauge.
• Run three lines plus washer during shift.
• Perform cleaning and 5S tasks.

• This list is not inclusive; other job-related tasks may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• On average, this job requires 8 to 12 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.

Work Environment

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Bump caps, steel toe safety shoes, and safety glasses are required in all production areas. Hearing protection is encouraged and may be required in specific areas.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; hazards common to industrial settings; chemicals, vibration, and loud noises.
• Safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical resistant gloves and bump caps for this position must be worn on the production floor. Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.
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