Manufacturing Leadperson- 1st Shift

Timken; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package including medical,健康,

First-day benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Timken Company in Keene, New Hampshire, is seeking a hands-on manufacturing technician to lead shifts, mentor teammates, and ensure production meets quality and schedule targets. Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, and problem-solving skills are required.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety and process standards, and active participation in cost-reduction and continuous improvement efforts. On-site day shift with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred (1–5 years).
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical information.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance to associates in the area.
• Assist supervisor with schedule attainment.
• Lead, mentor and train associates as applicable.
• Promote quality standards and efficient use of people and equipment.
• Interact with service departments, customers, and vendors as needed.
• Maintain and order supplies for the area.
• Resolve tooling or gaging issues and ensure documentation compliance.

Skills

Industrial math

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Team leadership

Communication

Measuring devices

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring devices (gages)

Job description

Keene, New Hampshire, United States, 03431

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.

Job Type:Full Time

Shift: Day Shift (1stshift)

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

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• 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

Provide direction and guidance to associates in the various functional areas of responsibility. Overall strong technical knowledge relating to departmental operations and working closely with the Supervisor of the area to ensure that key objectives are met.

• Assist the supervisor with schedule attainment.
• Provide direction and assistance to associates in your functional area. Lead, mentor and train as applicable.
• Promote company policy, ensure that we meet quality standards, achieve work schedules by most efficient use of people and equipment while continually seeking ways to reduce cost and improve department efficiency.
• Technical knowledge/ability to regularly interact with service departments and occasionally interact with customers and vendors.
• Track, maintain and order supplies that support your area of responsibility.
• General understanding and knowledgeable in all responsibilities at a technician or expert level for your functional area which may include any or all of the following:
• Assist in resolving tooling, gaging, print or other applicable issues as they arise.
• Maintain operational quality standards.
• Report all operating difficulties to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain and comply with process documentation.
• 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:

• Industrial mathematics (i.e. ability to add, subtract, decimals).
• Ability to read blueprints and or read, write, and interpret techincal information.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Ability to work in a team along with strong leadership skills including ability to train and mentor.
• Excellent written and verbal communcation skills.
• Ability to use and setup various measuring devises or gages.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.

Requirements:

• High School diplomaor equivalent required
• 1-5 years manufacturing experience 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
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits
  

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