Gearbox Mechanic: Assembly, Test & Inspection

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken Power Systems’ Birmingham, Alabama service center is seeking a Mechanic to handle the assembly, testing, disassembly, inspection, and painting of enclosed drive gearboxes. You will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality, safety, and on‑time delivery while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

We value hands‑on problem solving, and require a high school diploma or equivalent with 0–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of mechanical assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform labor activities in the assembly & test departments.
• Disassemble and inspect gear boxes.
• Assemble and test gear boxes.
• Support efforts to reduce cycle time and waste.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering to fix issues quickly.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on assembly/test discrepancies.
• Uphold safety, housekeeping, and environmental standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Timken Power Systems’ Birmingham, Alabama service center is seeking a Mechanic to handle the assembly, testing, disassembly, inspection, and painting of enclosed drive gearboxes. You will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality, safety, and on‑time delivery while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

We value hands‑on problem solving, and require a high school diploma or equivalent with 0–2 years of related experience.