GENERAL MACHINIST / BALANCER - Ohio Crankshaft

Newburgh Heights, OH 44105

About the Job

GENERAL MACHINIST / BALANCER

About Us:

Ohio Crankshaft is a subsidiary of Park-Ohio Holdings Corporation. Located in Cleveland, Ohio our expertise is precision machining of intermediate to large custom critical parts. We are the current supplier of Locomotive crankshafts and Camshafts to Electro Motive Diesel (Progress Rail). As our name implies, we have a 100-year history and specific expertise in the manufacturing of heavy-duty crankshafts and camshafts, pump shafts, press shafts for internal combustion engines, reciprocating pumps, and Presses.

Position Overview:

Ohio Crankshaft is looking for a General Machinist who will be tasked with precision machining of metal components in accordance with engineering specifications. This role includes hands-on experience operating and setting up various machining tools and equipment such as lathes, milling machines, and balancers to produce parts with a keen focus on accuracy. As an entry-level position, the machinist will be involved in learning and applying skills to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications for determining machining requirements. This role provides an opportunity for growth and skill development within the field of precision machining or balancing.

Key Responsibilities:

Sets up, adjusts and operates either lathes and milling machines or various dynamic or dynetric balancing equipment, as required, for the production of parts.
In the performance of the operations assigned, the following equipment may be used: engine lathes, single or multi-tooled, lathes and milling machines or automatic, semi-automatic or manually controlled balance machines and drilling and/or milling equipment.
Performs a variety of production operations including the following representative work – turning, facing boring, threading, tapping, drilling, cutting key ways, splines and milling various flat surfaces on rough or semi-finished forgings, casting, barstock / flatstock or checks parts for balance and removes or adds stock as required to meet specifications on semi-finished forgings, castings, barstock materials.
Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches and written specifications.
Checks the quality of work performed using a variety of precision measuring instruments, tools and gages
Counts and reports production and accurately reports the distribution of time.
Keeps work area in good housekeeping order.
Oils machinery and equipment as required.
Performs material handling duties when required.

Physical Requirements:

Job involves standing, walking, twisting, turning, reaching, bending, climbing steps, lifting, pushing, and pulling.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Ability to use basic handheld measuring tools.
Basic knowledge of safety protocols and the ability to follow safety guidelines in a manufacturing environment.
Effective communication skills to understand instructions, ask questions, and collaborate with team members.
Basic problem-solving skills to address simple issues related to machining processes.
Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of experience with operating and machine set-up / operating or balancing
Experience reading and interpreting drawings.
Completion of a vocational or technical training program in machining or a related field is preferred.
Basic knowledge of safety protocols and the ability to follow safety guidelines in a manufacturing environment.
Effective communication skills to understand instructions, ask questions, and collaborate with team members.
Basic problem-solving skills to address simple issues related to machining processes.

Ohio Crankshaft offers:

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values employee contributions.
Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Source : Ohio Crankshaft

About Us:

Position Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

Sets up, adjusts and operates either lathes and milling machines or various dynamic or dynetric balancing equipment, as required, for the production of parts.

In the performance of the operations assigned, the following equipment may be used: engine lathes, single or multi-tooled, lathes and milling machines or automatic, semi-automatic or manually controlled balance machines and drilling and/or milling equipment.

Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches and written specifications.

Checks the quality of work performed using a variety of precision measuring instruments, tools and gages

Counts and reports production and accurately reports the distribution of time.

Keeps work area in good housekeeping order.

Oils machinery and equipment as required.

Performs material handling duties when required.

Physical Requirements:

Job involves standing, walking, twisting, turning, reaching, bending, climbing steps, lifting, pushing, and pulling.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Ability to use basic handheld measuring tools.

Basic knowledge of safety protocols and the ability to follow safety guidelines in a manufacturing environment.

Effective communication skills to understand instructions, ask questions, and collaborate with team members.

Basic problem-solving skills to address simple issues related to machining processes.

Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of experience with operating and machine set-up / operating or balancing

Experience reading and interpreting drawings.

Completion of a vocational or technical training program in machining or a related field is preferred.

Basic knowledge of safety protocols and the ability to follow safety guidelines in a manufacturing environment.

Effective communication skills to understand instructions, ask questions, and collaborate with team members.

Basic problem-solving skills to address simple issues related to machining processes.

Ohio Crankshaft offers:

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Opportunity to make a significant impact on product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values employee contributions.

Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.