Bearings & Seals Lab Technician - Product Testing

Timken; Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support mechanical test activities in our on-site lab. You will set up tests, mount bearings and seals, install components, and monitor progress while documenting results for internal and external customers.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical skills, ability to read drawings, and proficiency in Excel. This is an on-site position with opportunities for growth within a global technology leader in bearings and motion.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read part drawings and to utilize calipers, hand tools, and other mechanical equipment is necessary.
• Ability to learn and understand bearing press fits and how test rigs go together.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with MS Excel for making charts and graphs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product tests to evaluate product performance in accordance with test instructions and procedures provided by engineers and project leaders.
• Build rigs for testing, mounting bearings or seals, installing shafts, installing proper lubricant, assembling test equipment, monitoring tests to ensure desired conditions are applied, and test tear down and inspection.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of laboratory tests progress, test results, test samples, and tooling inventory.
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory.
• Develop ideas for continuous improvement of laboratory productivity.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read drawings

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

Timken is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support mechanical test activities in our on-site lab. You will set up tests, mount bearings and seals, install components, and monitor progress while documenting results for internal and external customers.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical skills, ability to read drawings, and proficiency in Excel. This is an on-site position with opportunities for growth within a global technology leader in bearings and motion.