Bearing Prep & Shot Blast Technician

Timken Company; Mascot (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Timken Company in the United States is seeking qualified machinists/inspectors to support bearing preparation and inspection. You will disassemble bearings with hydraulic press tools, wash and blast components, and perform routine maintenance while adhering to safety requirements.

You’ll contribute to lean process improvements and work closely with teams to minimize downtime, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. Training and certification progressions are part of this role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in math and reading; good written and verbal communication.
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Completion of training program and applicable qualification requirements.
• Job rotation is required to maintain higher position levels.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble roller bearings using a hydraulic press and hand tools.
• Sort components and load wash racks manually.
• Operate washer and maintain wash water chemistry.
• Unload wash racks and mark parts for identification.
• Load and unload components for the shot blaster.
• Operate shot blaster and set proper parameters to remove containments.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and wash/blast components.
• Contribute to process improvements using lean manufacturing tools.
• Communicate manufacturing issues to reduce downtime between shifts.
• Serve as role model, coach and trainer for new associates.

Skills

Math proficiency

Reading proficiency

Strong problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Certification program

Tools

Hydraulic press

Washer equipment

Shot blaster

Safety gear handling

Job description

Timken Company in the United States is seeking qualified machinists/inspectors to support bearing preparation and inspection. You will disassemble bearings with hydraulic press tools, wash and blast components, and perform routine maintenance while adhering to safety requirements.

You’ll contribute to lean process improvements and work closely with teams to minimize downtime, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. Training and certification progressions are part of this role.