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Hard Machining Operator
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.
- Responsible for procurement and use of proper gauges and maintaining quality requirements that meet or exceed customer drawing specifications, both written and understood.
- Will be required to produce parts to a level that is acceptable when compared to standard pieces per hour as designated on routings.
- Responsible for daily lubrication and maintenance of machine and other duties such as wheel dressing and machine setup to keep parts within tolerance and finish specifications.
- Perform all necessary loading and unloading of machine; procure and properly utilize setup material; synchronize manual and automatic operations while grinding or turning and allow for temperature changes.
- Interpret and follow drawings, instructions, routings, and specifications; install and maintain proper grinding wheels; or inserts, set up and operate at proper and/or prescribed feeds and speeds.
- Will operate all grinding and turning machines - must be multi-skilled.
- Responsible for preventive maintenance and maintaining inventory of tooling and inserts.
- Responsible for proper care of company tools, observance of safety regulations, and correct reporting of time and production.
- Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working order and maintaining a neat & orderly work area.
- 18 year of age or older.
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
- Must be willing to work overtime.
- Must be willing to work any shift.
- Ability to use shop mathematics.
- Ability to interpret a variety of prints.
- Ability to plan and perform unusual & difficult work.
- Ability to make decisions that involve considerable judgment.
- Must be willing to work on any Grinder 4 job.
- Previous ID or OD grinding experience in a bearing manufacturing environment.
- Previous hard machining experience in a bearing manufacturing environment.
- Precision gauging/inspection experience.
The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.8 billion in sales in 2023 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken is one of the World's Most Innovative Companies, according to Fast Company, and has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
Why Choose Timken?
- Over a century of knowledge and innovation
- A culture of top performance
- A global, diverse environment
- Products that contribute to a sustainable world
- A conviction to improve communities around us
- Competitive salary and benefits
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