Hard Machining Operator

Timken; Union (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken in Union, SC is looking for a skilled technician for grinding and hard machining operations. Responsibilities include operating various machines, maintaining quality standards, and performing preventive maintenance.

Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of shop mathematics and be willing to work different shifts and overtime as required. Previous experience in a bearing manufacturing environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be willing to work overtime and any shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding and turning machines with precision.
• Maintain quality requirements per customer specifications.
• Perform daily machine maintenance and lubrication.

Skills

Ability to use shop mathematics

Ability to interpret a variety of prints

Decision-making skills

Job description

Position Summary

Perform job within a work team environment under minimum direct supervision to demand quality and production objectives. Efficiently perform all operations on the various grinding and hard‑machining equipment.

• Responsible for procurement and use of proper gauges and maintaining quality requirements that meet or exceed customer drawing specifications, both written and understood.
• Will be required to produce parts to a level that is acceptable when compared to standard pieces per hour as designated on routings.
• Responsible for daily lubrication and maintenance of machine and other duties such as wheel dressing and machine setup to keep parts within tolerance and finish specifications.
• Perform all necessary loading and unloading of machine; procure and properly utilize setup material; synchronize manual and automatic operations while grinding or turning and allow for temperature changes.
• Interpret and follow drawings, instructions, routings, and specifications; install and maintain proper grinding wheels or inserts, set up and operate at proper and/or prescribed feeds and speeds.
• Will operate all grinding and turning machines - must be multi‑skilled.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance and maintaining inventory of tooling and inserts.
• Responsible for proper care of company tools, observance of safety regulations, and correct reporting of time and production.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working order and maintaining a neat & orderly work area.

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Ability to use shop mathematics.
• Ability to interpret a variety of prints.
• Ability to plan and perform unusual & difficult work.
• Ability to make decisions that involve considerable judgment.
• Must be willing to work on any Grinder 4 job.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Previous ID or OD grinding experience in a bearing manufacturing environment.
• Previous hard machining experience in a bearing manufacturing environment.

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.