Centerless Machinist 1

Timken; Illinois; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Job summary

Timken Aurora Bearing Company in Illinois seeks a Centerless Machinist to operate grinding equipment and maintain quality per prints. You will load parts, run cycles, adjust setups, and record SPC data as required.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a global leader in bearings and motion solutions.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and shop math competencies.
• Ability to read blueprints and utilize gauging equipment.
• Strong ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, suppliers, and plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Mount and balance grinding wheels when needed and set up workpieces.
• Calculate workblade height, set guides, and adjust speeds and feeds per print.
• Run first-piece checks and obtain setup approval; document SPC where required.
• Load parts, cycle the machine, and maintain quality characteristics throughout machining.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Gauging equipment

Follow instructions

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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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 c an start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,0000 people in 46 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Timken Aurora Bearing Company is seeking a Centerless Machinist that will perform a variety of functions to maintain and operate various grinding equipment while adhering to the safety, quality, and productivity standards of Timken Aurora Bearing Company.

Centerless Machinist Responsibilities:

• Mount and balance grinding and regulating wheel when needed, select and change work blade, thru-feed spacer, shims and various other features.
• Calculate workblade height and set, adjust guides, diamond height and truing angles. Dress wheels, make all necessary lead adjustments. Set size, set track, set gauges, adjust speeds and feeds. Install machine guards in place as needed.
• Run 1st piece part, make necessary adjustments to attain quality characteristics per print specifications and complete necessary paperwork to attain a set‑up approval.
• Load parts, cycle machine, check parts at designated intervals and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality characteristics of part per print specifications throughout machining operations.
• Box or rack parts. Demagnetize, wash, if required. Tag parts, complete all required paperwork including SPC charting.

Centerless Machinist Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; post‑secondary or trades / technical education and certifications preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and shop math competencies
• Ability to read blueprints and utilize gauging equipment preferred
• Strong ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers, suppliers, and plant leadership
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• STD and LTD
• Health savings account (with company provided contribution)
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• ...and much more!

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $19.50 -$23.95per hour and is commensurate on experience and education. This full-time position is eligible to participate in the paid time off plan, 401k, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

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 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  
• A culture of top performance
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits
  

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