Centerless Machinist - 2nd Shift

Timken; Illinois; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a 2nd Shift Centerless Machinist, where your skills will directly contribute to improving industrial efficiency. This full-time position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge grinding equipment while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. With a competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, you will be part of a global team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Your contributions will not only enhance your career but also play a vital role in shaping the future of motion technology. If you are ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

401k

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and the ability to read blueprints.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain grinding equipment while ensuring safety and quality.
• Perform adjustments and quality checks throughout machining operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shop math competencies

Blueprint reading

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary or trades/technical education

Tools

Gauging equipment

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 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 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 2nd Shift 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 Grinder Responsibilities:

1. Mount and balance grinding and regulating wheel when needed, select and change work blade, thru-feed spacer, shims and various other features.
2. 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.
3. Run 1st piece part, make necessary adjustments to attain quality characteristics per print specifications and complete necessary paperwork to attain a set-up approval.
4. 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.
5. Box or rack parts. Demagnetize, wash, if required. Tag parts, complete all required paperwork including SPC charting.

Centerless Grinder Qualifications & Experience:

1. Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary or trades/technical education and certifications preferred.
2. Mechanical aptitude and shop math competencies.
3. Ability to read blueprints and utilize gauging equipment preferred.
4. Strong ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
5. Strong ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, suppliers, and plant leadership.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $19.50 - $22.50 per 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.

The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.8 billion in sales in 2023 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken is one of the World's Most Innovative Companies, according to Fast Company, and has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.

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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Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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