Operator

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, New Philadelphia, OH


Job Type: Full-time


Shift : Day shift


Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Fridays and Saturdays overtime as needed.


Pay: $19.50/hour. Starting pay based on experience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retriement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid 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.

Purpose & Scope:
This position exists to ensure that all products assembled and shipped from the New Philadelphia Bearing Plant meet customer expectations for quality specifications, including documentation and certification

Essential Responsibilities:

• Visually and dimensionally inspect product for conformance to specifications.
• Set up and adjust gauges for checking product using masters and hand tools.
• Verify machine set-ups per engineering specifications.
• Ensure accuracy of product identification/marking.
• Ensure accuracy of production transactions.
• Conduct government audits, source inspections, as well as incoming and outgoing audits.
• Ensure accuracy of all required documentation including Blue Books and all in-process documentation, as required by the Company, the customer and/or the United States Government.
• Adhere to all safety standards.

Technical / Functional Skills Required:

• Strong reading, comprehension, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Solid communication, teamwork, and organization skills.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Basic computer skills, including web page navigation.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Grinding/machining education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of precision grinding/machining experience.

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.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.


We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 5x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 14x by Ethisphere.

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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