Inspector- 1st Shift

The Timken Company; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Timken Company in Keene, NH is hiring for a full-time Inspector on the Day Shift. You will review drawings, perform precision inspections, and maintain records to ensure conformance to specifications. GD&T knowledge is preferred.

Applicants should have a High School diploma and 1–5 years of manufacturing experience. Competitive salary with benefits and a schedule of Monday-Thursday with overtime on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Mostly sitting with periods of standing or moving.
• Work in machining areas with oils, mist and coolants.
• Inspect with microscope/inspection machine using precision instruments.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, process sheets/routings, and specifications.
• Maintain daily inspection records.
• Keep work areas and equipment neat and safe.
• Perform inspections with gages and measuring instruments as per plans.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Sitting/standing

Lifting <30 lbs

Microscope inspection

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your Career Begins at Timken

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.

Location: Timken, Keene, NH.

Job Type: Full time.

Shift: Day Shift (1st Shift)

Schedule: Monday- Thursday 5:00am-3:00pm, Friday- Overtime day

Pay Range: $21.00-26.00

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year and paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Tuition reimbursement, upon start of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Purpose/Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret drawings, process sheets /routings, operating instructions, and specifications.
• Maintain accurate and complete daily inspection records.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in neat and orderly manner.
• Perform inspection utilizing various gages and measuring instruments following established plans to determine conformance to specifications.
• Process associated documents as required and specified.
• Perform all tasks as assigned accurately with attention to detail per drawings, specifications, or other operational instructions.
• This individual may generate and/or handle regulated (i.e. hazardous/non-hazardous) waste as part of this job. This must be disposed of in accordance with federal/state regulations.

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Basic math & computer skills.
• Some lifting less than 30 pounds.
• Mostly sitting, sometimes moving or standing.
• Occasionally working in the machining areas with exposure to machining oils, mist, and coolants.
• Sitting at microscope / inspection machine for extended periods of time and use of tweezers handling small parts.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-5 years manufacturing experience- Preferred
• Previous experience with GD&T prints- Preferred

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.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 15x by Ethisphere.

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

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