Manufacturing Technician

Timken; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to set up and operate CNC machining equipment. The role involves ensuring high productivity, quality control, and maintenance of production machinery while working on a structured 2nd shift schedule. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Machine Operator or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate CNC machining equipment including lathes and grinders.
• Perform quality checks and use process control techniques.
• Monitor and maintain equipment to prevent problems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills in machine operation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

Scope: Set-up and operate precision CNC machining equipment to produce ball bearing components.

This is a 2nd shift position, with regular hours of 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Safe, clean, comfortable work environment.

Position Summary

Timken is looking for a skilled Machine Operator to set up, maintain, and operate production machinery. You’ll ensure high productivity while meeting exacting safety and quality requirements. If you have a strong attention to detail and passion for ensuring quality output, we invite you to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

• Setup and Operations -Set-up and operateproduction equipment including CNC lathes, honers, and bore grinders.
• Gauging - Basic measurement of bearing geometry using state-of-the-art computer controlled gauging equipment as well as digital calipers, micrometers, metallurgical techniques, and dial indicators.
• Quality through Process Control - Useprocess control techniques such as SPC, Histograms, Pareto analysis, etc. to understand and make adjustments to the manufacturing process. Emphasis placed on recognition, diagnosis and correction of out-of-control conditions. Will make quality checksto include concentricity, roundness, barreling, and eccentricity. Tolerancing up to and including .0000050. Problem solve to achieve above tolerancing and quality.
• Zone Control - sound ANDON to signal abnormal condition or problem. Problem solve to correct issue.
• Maintenance - Monitor, clean, and inspect equipment to prevent problems before they occur, tied with routine maintenance of equipment and troubleshooting problems of minor to moderate complexity. Perform operator level Preventive Maintenance.
• Material Handling - Move work in process to adjacent operations. Complete affiliated administrative flow requirements as needed.
• Customer Focus - Achieve a clear understanding of the customer’s (internal and external) technical requirements for each order. Responsible for assuring conformance to these requirements.
• Team Participation - Collaboratewith a variety of plant teams focused on continuous improvement. Occasionally serve as facilitator of such teams. Regularly rotate to other machines and assist team members in meeting Team Metrics.
• Training - Continuously develop and upgrade training materials used to train other technicians, and occasionally assist in training.
• Safety - Requires daily participation and involvement in individual and team safety responsibilities such as Behavior Based Safety, daily housekeeping,proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and adherence to all safety requirements and policies.
• Continuous Improvement - Generate and implement ideas for quality improvements and cost savings.

Basic Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Machine Operator or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical skills in machine operation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy materials and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• High school diploma or GED.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For more than 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.

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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