Grinder Operator (ID/OD/honing cylindrical grinder)

Timken; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken in Houston, TX is seeking a Grinder Operator responsible for OD/ID grinding and honing cylindrical parts to close tolerances. You will interpret blueprints, set up NC grinders, and ensure parts meet specifications with precision.

We value safety, discipline, and teamwork. The role offers hands-on training, opportunities to advance, and a collaborative environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience or training in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in operation of grinder lathe.
• Basic math, geometry, and mechanical aptitude.
• Basic measurement and print-reading skills.
• Experience with precision measuring tools.
• Precision and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to control application tools precisely.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude for decision-making and problem solving.
• Excellent team skills; collaborative, open-minded, adaptable.
• Motivation to self-advance and grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and health and safety awareness.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency of NC Grinder operation.
• Grind parts to specified dimensions.
• Interpret blueprint drawings for specifications.
• Clean machine, tooling, and parts; perform minor maintenance.
• Set up and operate NC Grinder.
• Use hand angle grinder.
• Plan, prioritize and organize assigned tasks.
• Communicate quality issues and non-conformances promptly.
• Use various measuring tools to ensure conformity to visual and dimensional specifications.
• Participate in continuous learning opportunities.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Math and geometry

Measurement and print reading

Precision tools handling

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation to grow

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two Year Technical Degree

Tools

Grinder lathe

Job description

Grinder Operator (ID/OD/honing cylindrical grinder)

Houston, Texas, United States, 77032

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.

THIS ROLE: OD/ID grind and honing using cylindrical grinding machinery for close tolerance finish.

We are seeking an individual that values a "do it right the first time" attitude: your accuracy and adherence to work instructions reduce rework, protect downstream processes, and directly impact product quality. If you take pride in precision, thrive on repeatable workmanship, and want to grow with a team investing in advanced coating technology, IMECH offers hands‑on training, clear advancement paths, and a collaborative environment where your care makes a measurable difference.

What will you do? Your day to day success is determined by your ability to:

• Maintain a safe working environment and promote health and safety awareness.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency before and throughout operation of NC Grinder.
• Grind parts to specified dimensions.
• Interpret blueprint drawings for specifications.
• Clean machine, tooling and part, and may perform minor machine maintenance.
• Set up and operate NC Grinder.
• Use hand angle grinder.
• Plan, prioritize and organize assigned tasks.
• Communicate quality issues and non-conformances to management promptly.
• Use various measuring tools to ensure conformity to visual and dimensional specifications.
• Participate in continuous learning opportunities.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

With Quality in mind, you also bring the following:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience or training in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in operation of grinder lathe.
• Basic math, geometry, and mechanical aptitude.
• Basic measurement and print-reading skills.
• Experience with precision measuring tools.
• Precision and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to control application tools precisely.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude for decision-making and problem solving.
• Excellent team skills; collaborative, open-minded, adaptable.
• Motivation to self-advance and grow within the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two Year Technical Degree accreditation preferred.
• Two years of previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Passion in delivering accuracy and quality as a priority.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift to 50 pounds or more.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Repetitive movement, lifting, pushing, and pulling.

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.