Multi Machine Operator

Timken; South Haven (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken is looking for a Multi Machine Operator to join their team in South Haven, Michigan. In this role, you will set up and operate production machinery, read specifications, and ensure quality standards. This is an opportunity to contribute to a company recognized for its innovation and commitment to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

A culture of top performance

Products that contribute to a sustainable world

Over a century of knowledge and innovation

Qualifications

• Previous Lovejoy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up and operates production machinery.
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications.
• Loads and unloads parts from machinery.

Skills

Basic blueprint reading

Ability to read/write in English

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Ability to stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Lovejoy, a company within the Timken family of brands, is hiring Multi Machine Operators.

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.

The Multi Machine Operator is responsible for the set up and operation of equipment involved in performing operations such as Sawing, Broaching, Stamping, Drill and Tap on items similar in nature, but varying in size by performing the following duties:

• Sets-up and operates production machinery, and other items similar in nature.
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, and determines sequence of operations
• Selects, positions, and secures tool in tool holder (chuck, collet or tool post),
• Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers or fixtures.
• Moves controls to position tool and work piece in relations to each other, and set specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut.
• Changes holding fixtures, tools, and tool holders. Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine, and turns handwheel to feed tool to work piece or vice versa, and engages feed.
• Adjusts speeds and feeds
• Changes dull or broken tooling
• Load and unload parts from machinery.
• Turns valve handle to direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and work piece.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications. Maintains quality standards, checking and recording dimension and or specifications as needed; notify supervisor of any defective product or processes.
• Moves materials, parts, tool and containers.
• Notifies supervisor regarding difficulties with tool and materials or malfunctions of equipment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Basic blue print reading
• Ability to read/write in English
• High school diploma or GED
• Previous Lovejoy experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• 95% of the time on feet and running multiple machines
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Ability to lift over 50lbs with proper lifting devices
• Repetitive movement such as twisting/bending, hand gripping is required

This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

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.

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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