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CNC Lathe Operator - Level 2

The Timken Company
Morganton, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025
What Timken Makes Possible Begins With You.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Location: Timken, American Roller Bearing, Morganton, NC.

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Midnight Shift

Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay.
  • Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Benefits start on first day of employment.
  • 401 (k) retirement savings plan.
  • 9 paid holiday per year plus vacation.
  • Paid parental leave at one year of service.
  • Employee discounts on products and services.
  • Education expense reimbursement at one year of service.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary

The CNC Lathe Operator is responsible for setting up, programming, and operating CNC Lathes to machine high-quality components according to engineering specifications. This role requires a strong understanding of machining processes, attention to detail, and the ability to make programming adjustments as needed.

Job Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements.
  • Set up and secure fixtures, cutting tools, materials, and machine attachments, including mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
  • Adjust machining parameters such as speed, feed rate, coolant flow, and cutting depth/angle, or modify CNC programs as necessary.
  • Perform minor programming adjustments as needed (less than 50% of the time).
  • Ensure all required components (rolls, pins, cones, etc.) are available before starting production.
  • Initiate and monitor machine operations, troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions.
  • Conduct first-part inspections to verify compliance with specifications.
  • Measure all pockets, notches, counterbores, and grooves of finished components to ensure accuracy.
  • Operate machines daily to produce high-quality components efficiently while maintaining safety and productivity standards.
  • Adhere to ISO guidelines and accurately complete all required computer system functions.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring machines are free from metal shavings and debris.
  • Follow all company safety protocols, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed shoes.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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