at NTN Bearing of America in Elgin, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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!
NTA Precision Axle is an equal opportunity employer that strongly supports diversity in the work place.
