Metallurgy Inspector

Timken; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken in Lebanon, NH seeks a Metallurgical Technician to perform diversified inspection duties, prepare samples, and conduct material tests in accordance with established procedures.

You will interpret specifications and drawings, operate bench tools, record data, maintain safety, and support engineering with testing requirements. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits as part of Timken's global motion team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to read specs, engineering drawings.
• Proficient in basic mathematical and mechanical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and mount specimens for testing.
• Perform material tests and hardness/distortion measurements.
• Conduct in-process metallurgical inspections per customer specs.
• Record data and maintain necessary documentation; report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Quality testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dial indicators

Gauges

Calibration equipment

Job description

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States, 03766

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:

Perform diversified inspection duties including sample specimen preparation and mounting, and perform a wide range of testing procedures and documentation of raw and in process materials, following established procedures.

Core Functions:

• Perform raw and in‑process material tests including being responsible for interpretation of vendor materials certifications.
• Use bench tools such as sander, cutter, various washes and immersions to prepare and test materials.
• Work from edited copy and/or instructions, specifications, prints; determine results of tests by dial indicator, meters, gauges, light as well as visual checks.
• As necessary, cut, section and otherwise obtain, samples or specimens of metals and other materials to be used, or being used, in the production of bearings and components. In accordance with standard practice, properly mount samples or specimens of independent testing of testing Metallurgical Technician.
• Perform in‑process metallurgical inspections according to customer specifications. Audit heat treat productions cycles on a daily basis.
• Interface with engineering and inspection areas concerning special testing requirements.
• Perform hardness, distortion, and other tests.
• Perform or assist in performance of metallurgical calibrations, special purpose equipment and processes.
• Record appropriate data on designated form(s) as required.
• Assist in training employees, as required.
• 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.

General Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Basic mathematical and mechanical skills are required.
• Basic computer interface skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail along with the ability to multi‑task and coordinate work activities to be efficient and productive is required.
• Strong ability to follow written and prescribed work instructions/procedures and tasks.
• Strong ability to read and interpret specifications, acceptance criteria, and engineering drawings.
• Situational/Spatial awareness along with strict adherence to PPE/safety protocols is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Use of hands, legs, both near/far vision, and hearing test. Must be able to climb ladders and lift up to 35 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.
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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