2nd Shift Ball Bearing Rod End Assembler

Heim-Bearings; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Heim Bearings in Fairfield, CT, is seeking a 2nd Shift Ball Bearing Rod End Assembler to inspect, assemble, and package rod ends and needle roller bearings.

You will read complex drawings, use micrometers and dial indicators, perform inspection measurements, and set up presses or gauges as needed. The role requires attention to detail and on-site, full-time work with safety and quality in mind.

Qualifications

• Reads complex drawings and tolerances to assemble rod ends and needle roller bearings.
• Operates measuring tools to verify dimensions and quality.
• Performs adjustments during assembly to achieve specified radial and axial play.

Responsibilities

• Assemble ball bearing rod ends and needle roller bearings on the 2nd shift.
• Inspect components and record inspection results.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Measuring instruments

Mechanical assembly

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Dial indicators

Air gauges

Job description

2nd Shift Ball Bearing Rod End Assembler

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: 2NDSH006729

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Heim Bearings
Fairfield, Town of, CT 06824, USA

Description

Under the direction of the Supervisor, this individual must be able to inspect, assemble, and package any of the ball bearing rod ends and needle roller bearings. This individual must be able to read complex drawings and perform inspection operations as required using measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers, dial indicators, and direct reading instruments such as air gages, snap gages, and radial and axial clearance gages. This person must be able to perform measurement on any inspection equipment in order to support the grind and inspection areas. This employee must be able to perform all of the assembly operations which include washing components, sizing and matching inner race diameters to rod end diameters in order to achieve the desired radial and axial play, loading balls and rollers, installing shields and end washers, and greasing the bearings. Marking the bearings, bagging the bearings, and sealing the bag is also the responsibility of this person. All setups of any presses or gaging involved in the inspection or assembly of these products is the responsibility of this individual.

Other responsibilities include maintaining accurate inspection records, requisitioning any tools or materials as required through the supervisor, maintaining a safe and clean department, moving work as required, performing unusual or experimental work and performing any other reasonable duties assigned by the Supervisor.

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