APPRENTICESHIP
Full-time work (40 hours)
Cohort class style (1 day/week)
2 years in class
27 credits (articulated)
Join The Team Empowerment Comes Standard in Every Role
At NN, your career journey offers diverse paths with growth opportunities, competitive pay, and global exposure. Empowerment is fundamental to our culture—from the production floor to executive roles. Accountability lies at every logical level, empowering employees to halt production if they spot deviations from standards. This mindset fosters a sense of ownership, ensuring we prioritize customer satisfaction, community welfare, and environmental responsibility. Whether you’re starting your career or seeking advancement, NN’s success hinges on our talented, empowered team. If you’re driven to succeed, serve customers, and support communities, NN is the ideal place for you. NN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our Programs Helping you get ahead
Developing new skills is a winning proposition for everyone. When employees are proficient in multiple roles, the company is better able to address customer needs and scheduling demands.
One example is NN’s Learn and Earn Program, which was developed in our Michigan sites and that other locations have begun piloting. NN partners with local schools to provide apprenticeships and cooperative education paths for students interested in machining, manufacturing, and maintenance roles. It operates in various forms based on the partner school and the site, but structurally each gives participants an opportunity to earn technical course credits or a degree while they work. This “learning in context” provides a variety of options to help employees develop technical skills through a combination of academic and on-the-job experiences. Click here to hear from an NN team member who successfully completed an apprenticeship under this program.
Some sites also offer Pay for Skills, which identifies a range of key manufacturing competencies that employees can voluntarily pursue. In exchange, those who demonstrate proficiency earn a higher hourly rate—whether or not they are working in that particular discipline.
AMP
Full-time school (9-16 credits)
Part-time work (3 day/week)
6 semesters
Associates degree (Tooling & Mfg Tech)
CO-OP / INTERNSHIP
Full-time school (9-16 credits)
Semester work (3) 4-month rotations
Eligible after sophomore year
Degreed engineer
Our Benefits Ensuring Employee Well-being
At NN, the health and safety of our employees is paramount, as it is only through our people that we are able to execute our mission to provide high-quality products and superior customer service that continuously exceed our customers’ expectations. To ensure everyone shares this focus, we discuss safety at each internal operating review and town hall meeting.
NN is committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits, and we review these programs regularly to be sure that employees are rewarded in alignment with the market in their geography. Most employees also participate in a quarterly or annual incentive program, which supports NN’s annual objectives at the site, group, and enterprise level.
Further, to ensure that our employees have the information they need to do their jobs effectively, we also conduct regular plant communication meetings, and host periodic town hall calls to discuss recent results and upcoming activities. We invite questions from all team members and have a forum where employees may post questions for our presenters.
Join the team where values matter and empowerment comes standard.
We offer a wide variety of career opportunities ranging from the manufacturing floor to professional roles:
Hourly Positions:
We offer a wide variety of career opportunities ranging from the manufacturing floor to professional roles:
- Team Leaders
- Machine Operators/CNC
- Maintenance
- Forklift Operators
- Quality/Inspection
- Shipping/Receiving
Available Benefits
NN, Inc. provides benefits specific to each geography it serves. In the US, our competitive benefits include:
- Medical and dental insurance
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Other voluntary benefits, such as FSA, HSA, and supplemental insurance offerings
Available Opportunities
If you are interested in a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and advancement, we invite you to apply or submit your résumé for consideration.
Experienced Screw Machinist - Kentwood, MI & Marshall, MI
Location: Kentwood, MI & Marshall MI
Hire type: Full-Time
Shift: 3rd Shift
Pay Range: $22 – $30 /hr.
Autocam, a division of NN Inc., is a leading manufacturer of high-performance precision components. Our success is based on its talented and empowered team. Are you passionate about driving innovation, improving manufacturing processes, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective products? We are looking for experienced Screw Machinists to join our team.
A Screw Machinist will be responsible for setting up and running equipment to produce parts that meet precise specifications for the automotive, medical, and electrical industry.
Screw Machinist Responsibilities:
- Operate manual and automated machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Maintain and repair machine tools and equipment.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine the specific operation to be performed.
- Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Set up and adjust multi-spindle screw machines such as, Tornos, Acme and Gridley.
Submit Resumes to dustin.ebenstein@nninc.com
CNC Machinist - Kentwood, MI & Marshall, MI
Location: Kentwood, MI & Marshall, MI
Hire type: Full-Time
Shift: Nights
Pay Range: $22 – $26 /hr.
Autocam, a division of NN Inc., is a leading manufacturer of high-performance precision components. Our success is based on its talented and empowered team. Are you passionate about driving innovation, improving manufacturing processes, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective products? We’re looking for Experienced Night shift CNC Machinist’s to join our team.
CNC Machinist will be responsible for setting up and running equipment to produce parts that meet precise specifications for the automotive, medical, and electrical industry.
CNC Machinist Responsibilities:
- Operate manual and automated machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Maintain and repair machine tools and equipment.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine the specific operation to be performed.
- Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Set up and adjust machines, such as CNC lathes, CNC mills, Multi-Spindle Screw Machines and Grinding Machines.
Submit Resumes to dustin.ebenstein@nninc.com
Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Kentwood, MI
Location: Kentwood, MI
Hire type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Autocam, a division of NN Inc., is a leading manufacturer of high-performance precision components. Our success is based on its talented and empowered team. Are you passionate about driving innovation, improving manufacturing processes, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective products? We’re looking for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to make a real impact on our production floor.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with product teams to develop standardized procedures and documentation that ensure consistent, high-quality, and low-cost manufacturing.
- Provide technical support for capital equipment planning and implementation.
- Design and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling for both current production and new product launches.
- Lead APQP teams and continuous improvement initiatives using the Project Launch Guide and Autocam Production System (APS).
- Create and maintain accurate process documentation, work instructions, and cost standards.
- Accurately quote new parts and update existing customer quotes.
- Train operators on machine operations, SPC, document interpretation, and process improvement.
- Interpret technical drawings and apply GD&T principles.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS).
What You Bring:
- BS degree in Engineering or equivalent technical training with 2+ years of experience.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Proficiency in technical documentation, cost estimation, and manufacturing software systems.
- Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Experience with APQP, GD&T, and lean manufacturing principles.
Physical & Work Environment:
- Ability to work a flexible schedule averaging around 50 hours per week.
- Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments, with exposure to noise and oil.
- Ability to lift to 30 lbs. and perform tasks requiring close and distance vision.
Submit resumes to dustin.ebenstein@nninc.com
Precision Machinist Apprentice - Kentwood, MI
Location: Kentwood, MI
Hire type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Range: $18 – $18 /hr
Overview
Autocam, a division of NN Inc., is a leading manufacturer of high-performance precision components. Join our dynamic team in Kentwood, MI, as a Precision Machinist Apprentice! This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to kickstart their career in precision machining. As an apprentice, you will receive a combination of classroom training, hands-on training and mentorship from experienced machinists, allowing you to develop the skills necessary to excel in this high-demand field. If you have a passion for precision, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to learn, we want to hear from you!
Classroom/Apprentice Curriculum
Company PAID Classes at Grand Rapids Community College Advanced Tech Center will start this Fall. However, can start working immediately or after high school.
What You’ll Learn in Class
- Safety
- Precision Measuring and Layout
- Pedestal Grinder/Tool Sharpening
- Drilling Machines
- Hand Tools and Benchwork
- Saw Operations
- Milling Machines
- Engine Lathe
- Surface Grinder
- Basic CNC Programming
- Haas CNC Mill
- Haas CNC Lathe
- CAD/CAM/CNC
- Charmilles EDM
- Haas CNC Laser
- Blueprint Reading
- Shop Math
- GD&T
- Metallurgy
- Machinery’s Handbook
- SPC
Job Responsibilities
- Operation of various machining equipment, including lathes, mills, and grinders.
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications to produce high-quality parts.
- Support experienced machinists in troubleshooting and resolving machining issues.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance machining skills and knowledge.
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections on machining equipment.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in machining is a plus.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
- Basic understanding of machining processes and tools is preferred but not required.
Submit resumes to: sarah.garner@nninc.com
Entry Level Mechanical Machinist - Kentwood, MI
Location: Kentwood, MI
Hire type: Full-Time
Shift: 3rd Shift
Pay Range: $18 – $18 /hr
Overview
We are seeking an Entry Level Mechanical Machinist to join our Screw Machine
Academy with a dynamic team in Kentwood, MI. If you have a passion for machining
and a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Operate multi-spindle screw machines such as, Tornos, Acme and Gridley.
Company Tornos Training Academy will focus on:
- Basic Components and Operations of a Tornos Screw Machine.
- Operational Controls and Basic Maintenance.
- Preparing Bar Stock and Restocking.
- Identifying the Cause of Quality Defects.
- Changing Tools and Adjusting Slides.
- Shaving, Roller Supports and Floating Holders.
- Maintaining Collets, Pushers and Replacing Cutoff Tools.
- Adjusting Pickoff and Cutoffs.
Submit resumes to dustin.ebenstein@nninc.com
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