Machine Operator

Timken; Fulton (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Medical/dental/vision

Time off plan

Job summary

Timken Company is seeking a Finishing Room Operator in Fulton, IL to perform repetitive finishing tasks on chain components using dynaburring, tumbling, and blackening processes. You will back up the Heat Treater and contribute to quality and safety standards.

The role requires 1+ year of manufacturing experience, blueprint reading, and measuring tool skills. Eligible for paid time off, 401(k) with match, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and the use of measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Finish various chain components by dynaburring, tumbling, blackening and similar operations.
• Load dynaburr and tumbler with parts, operate machines for specified times, clean as necessary and unload.
• Keep records and counts of material from verbal or written instructions.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective material and refer to supervisor.
• Maintain equipment, tools and work area in proper condition.
• Follow standard safety, quality, and quantity regulations.
• Responsible for quality: read blueprints, use gauges and measuring tools, and apply quality procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certifications from College or Technical School

Job description

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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.

Position Summary: The Finishing Room Operator will perform highly repetitive duties involving the finishing of various chain component parts by dynaburring, tumbling, blackening and other similar operations. The Operator will also be the primary back-up for the Heat Treater while out or if additional assistance is required.

• Perform highly repetitive duties involving the finishing of various chain component parts by
• Load dynaburr and tumbler with parts from elevated tub rack, operate machines for standard specified times, clean as necessary and unload into tub on floor. Change solution and clean as necessary.
• Work from both verbal and written instructions and keep records and counts of material.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective material and refer questionable cases to supervisor.
• Maintain equipment, tools and work area in proper manner.
• Follow standard safety, quality, and quantity regulations.
• Responsible for quality: Accept training in blueprint reading, use of gauges and measuring tools common to manufacturing, along with related statistical process control principles and other quality assurance procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and the use of measuring tools

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively for general understanding of required documentation, instructions, and procedures.
• Preferred
• Certifications from College or Technical School

Hourly compensation for this role is $18.00+ per hour. This full-time position is eligible for a paid time off plan that includes 10 additional company paid holidays, 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k) with company match after one (1) month of employment plus quarterly Core Defined Contributions, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

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
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits
  

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