CNC Operator

Timken

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Climate-controlled facility

Comprehensive training

Cross-training opportunities

Job summary

Timken is hiring a Machine Operator in Kentucky to turn raw materials into high-quality anti-friction bearings. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot diverse production equipment, ensuring on-time quality and process improvements in a climate-controlled plant.

The role includes measurement with calipers and micrometers, logging events in plant systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement and training of new staff.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required.

Responsibilities

Set up, change over, and operate a variety of production equipment including ring rolling, turning, heat treating, grinding, and assembly (many CNC-controlled).
Perform basic measurements of bearing geometry using digital calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and related tooling.
Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance to avoid equipment issues; troubleshoot and assist in rebuilding equipment or sub-assemblies.
Use plant information systems to interpret work queues, track material needs, and log production events accurately.
Operate material handling equipment such as forklift trucks and pallet lifts to move in-process materials safely.
Apply process control tools (X-bar/R charts, histograms, Pareto) to monitor quality and promptly address out-of-control conditions.
Understand internal and external customer requirements and ensure only conforming products advance.
Participate in plant-wide continuous improvement teams and help train new operators.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Digital calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Metallurgical instruments

Computer-controlled gauging systems

Fork trucks

Pallet lifts

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 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.

Purpose and Scope

This role is all about getting hands-on with the production process - turning raw materials into high-quality anti-friction bearings. As a Machine Operator, you’ll help keep things running smoothly, make sure we’re hitting our quality goals, and look for ways to make the process even better every day.

Responsibilities

Production Setup and Operation

Set up, change over, and operate a variety of production equipment such as ring rolling, turning, heat treating, grinding, and assembly - most of which is computer controlled.

Measurement and Gauging

Perform basic measurements of bearing geometry using advanced computer-controlled gauging systems as well as precision tools including digital calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and metallurgical instruments.

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and preventative maintenance to avoid equipment issues.
Troubleshoot and resolve minor to moderate technical problems; occasionally participate in rebuilding equipment or sub-assemblies.

Production Information Management

Use plant information systems to interpret work queues, provide process feedback, track material needs, and log production events accurately.
Operate material handling equipment such as fork trucks, pallet lifts, semi-automatic lifters, and other tools to safely move in-process materials.

Process Control and Quality Assurance

Apply process control tools such as X-bar and R charts, histograms, and Pareto analysis to monitor and improve product quality.
Identify, diagnose, and correct out-of-control conditions promptly.
Ensure that non-conforming products or information are not processed further without appropriate review and communication.

Customer and Quality Focus

Understand internal and external customer technical requirements.
Uphold quality standards by ensuring only conforming products are advanced through production.

Team Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

Actively participate in plant-based continuous improvement teams; occasionally serve as team facilitator.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of training materials for future Machine Operators / Process Technicians.
Support the training of new employees and engage in ongoing personal skill and business knowledge development.

Work Environment and Benefits

Climate-controlled facility year-round (air-conditioned in summer, heated in winter).
Comprehensive training provided - prior manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
Opportunities for skill advancement and cross-training.

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.

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