Fit Up Inspector

Timken; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineered bearings seeks a Fit Up Inspector to ensure quality in the assembly process. The role involves detailed inspections and adherence to quality standards, contributing to the production of reliable bearings. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant inspection experience, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join a team that values innovation and community improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Min. 1-1.5 years experience at bearing inspection.
• Aptitude in basic to advanced shop math.
• Experience or aptitude for reading gauges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed visual and dimensional inspections.
• Ensure all previous work meets standards before assembly.
• Follow quality procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Dial Calipers

Radial Clearance Gages

Job description

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If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Purpose:

The Fit Up Inspector is a critical and demanding position, which job duties entail meeting quality and daily production demands, in addition to the final assembly of domestic and international bearings. The Fit Up Inspector is responsible for assuring all previous work has been completed and is up to standard before the final assembly process begins. The Fit Up Inspector conducts detailed visual and dimensional inspections utilizing various inspection gages and fixtures. The Fit Up Inspector determines the correct rolling elements to install into the bearings, records their final dimensions and processes bearings to Final Inspection. Most importantly Fit Up Inspectors are accountable for producing conforming bearings by applying both Work Instructions and Engine Manual criteria to every bearing overhauled.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reading Micrometers
• Setting up radial clearance gages and inspecting IRC
• Setting up and inspecting race run-out
• Using and reading dial calipers
• Visual inspection to detect nicks, dings, dents, corrosion or fatigue
• Visual inspection of rollers and retainers
• Cleaning, washing and handling all components
• Properly loading and staking of retainer tangs
• Measuring Inspecting of roller end play
• Inspecting face parallelism
• Inspecting ring widths
• Marking specialized identification marks such as X marks
• Recognize race condition through IRC
• Accuracy of visual checks for surface defects and dimensional conformance to specifications
• Gauging advance measurement of bearing geometry using gauging equipment as well as calipers, micrometers and dial indicators
• May assist in other areas not described as we flex associates to busy areas if their work slows
• Follow Quality procedures, work instructions, and shop travelers
• Safety and attention to detail to prevent injury to self and others

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

High School Diplomawith prior experience inspecting radial clearance or have a min. 1 – ½ yrs. Exp. at bearing inspection

Aptitude in basic to advanced shop math

Experience or aptitude for reading gauges

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Demonstrated computer aptitude

Problem Solving

Self-motivated team player

Pay Range: $23 -$30 Hr

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 more than 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken 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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