Machine Technician - 2nd Shift

1500 Holmes Rd, Elgin, Illinois 60123

Hourly

American NTN Bearing Manufacturing (ANBM) has been servicing the automotive industry for over 100 years. With more than fifty plants worldwide, NTN is the third largest bearing manufacturer in the world.

NTN Bearing Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer of anti-friction bearings in the United States. We service numerous other industries to include but not limited to, Food and Beverage, Aerospace, Automation and Wind & Energy.

For more information regarding our organization, please visit us at www.ntnamericas.com

Summary :

Contribute to the safe production of quality products by performing the following tasks : adjust, set-up, troubleshoot, repair and maintain automated production machines used in the grinding, turning, broaching, measuring and assembling of automotive hub bearings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform highly diversified duties to maintain production and quality of machines
• Set-up and operate production equipment according to standard company procedures
• Perform root-cause analyses to diagnose machine malfunctions (such as part size variation, machine jam, slow cycle times, etc.
• replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Inspect, replace and adjust machine parts such as gages, grinding shoes, backing plates, belts, pulleys, dressers, spindles, motors and actuators
• Ensure quality and customer specification are met by measuring parts with hand gauges and setting machine gauges to masters
• Participate in process improvement activities (Monozukuri projects, MRR & Scrap improvement meetings, etc)
• Help train and develop Operators and other Machine Technicians
• Accurately document downtime, machine repairs and spare parts usage
• Comply with all safety rules and maintain clean and orderly work area (5S)
• Communicates and collaborates with all departments as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS :

• This job requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Basic mechanical knowledge of computerized machines, gauges, and hand tools
• Working knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Able to read and interpret blue prints and machine drawings
• 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. Also proficient with geometry.
• 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.
• Able to become proficient in the following :
• Understands manufacturing process of HUB bearing
• Understands the operation of automated production line
• Understands quality requirements and inspection methods
• Understands how to interpret a variety of quality data and charts (part shape, roughness, etc)
• Certified to inspect finished goods

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

NTN offers career growth opportunities, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package with industry-leading low-employee contributions, a 401k retirement plan, customizable additional benefits, PTO, holiday pay, and more!