Inprocess Inspector

Timken Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Timken Company is seeking an Inspector to conduct in-process and bench inspections of inner/outer rings, rolling elements, retainers, and outsourced rings on the manufacturing floor. You will review documents, operate gauging equipment, and ensure paperwork accuracy to meet QA specifications.

The role requires high school diploma, strong math, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. Prior manufacturing and SAP exposure are a plus; safety and record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent shop math competency and ability to learn new processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and teamwork.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting prints preferred.
• Experience with metrology equipment preferred.
• SAP experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and bench inspections on the Manufacturing Floor, RLR Sort Room, Retainer Inspection, and Receiving Inspection.
• Set up gauging equipment and follow process sheets, drawings, and QA instructions.
• Record inspection data and maintain accurate records; report irregularities to supervisor.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and observe safety rules.

Skills

Shop math

Print interpretation

Attention to detail

Team player

Manufacturing experience

Metrology equipment

SAP knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Why Timken:

• Advancement: We are a team that will train you and offer you a unique and challenging aerospace career with internal advancement opportunities.
• Innovative Impact: Challenge yourself daily to seek out innovative ways to make a meaningful impact for the company, our customers, and the community.
• Reputable Employer: America's Most Responsible Companies, Newsweek; World's Most Ethical Companies, The Ethisphere Institute.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive health and wealth benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k), life, AD&D, short & long-term disability, group legal, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, paid time off, and employee assistance.

Purpose & Scope:

The primary function of an Inspector is to carry out inspections related to the production of Inner/Outer Rings, Rolling Elements, Retainers, and Outsourced Supplied Rings. Review all paper documents to ensure internal requirements are met. Safely, correctly and efficiently setup and operate equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and work instructions.

Core Function:

• Perform a variety of in-process inspections and bench inspections on the Manufacturing Floor, RLR Sort Room, Retainer Inspection, and Receiving Inspection to ensure dimensional check are within specifications and all paperwork is accurate and precise.
• Perform simple set-ups of gauging equipment. Follow established statistical sample plan and refer to process sheets, parts drawings, spec. sheets and specifications called out by Quality Assurance and Product Engineering. Must be capable of following inspection procedures called out by Quality Assurance and proper use of equipment used in routine product inspection. Inspection operations are controlled under separate I.P, EDS, ECS and EPS procedures.
• Inspection work sheets and forms are to be identified by a numerical inspection stamp for each inspector that identifies each process for which he/she has been approved.
• Record appropriate inspection data on designated forms.
• Maintain necessary records. Move materials in the performance of duties or as directed. Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to supervisor. Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean an orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations
• Assist in training employee(s) as required.

General Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Excellent shop math competency and the ability to quickly learn new processes, procedures, and machine/gauges
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to work as part of a team to meet company and departmental goals
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• The ability to read and interpret prints and in-process work instruction preferred
• Previous experience with metrology equipment (gauges used for dimensional inspection) preferred
• Previous experience with SAP preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Use of hands, legs, both near/far vision, and hearing test. Must be able to climb ladders and lift up to 30 pounds. Requires extensive periods of walking and standing.

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.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

Job Segment:

Inspection, Inspector, QA, Quality Assurance, Quality Control Inspector, Engineering, Quality, Technology