Multifunction Machining Specialist — Lathe, Mill & Grind

Timken - Aurora Bearing; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Timken Aurora Bearing seeks a Multifunction Machining Specialist to operate and set up a variety of production equipment including lathe, mill, and grinders. You will learn through on-the-job training, shadow experienced operators, and progressively take on setup responsibilities while ensuring parts meet specifications.

The role emphasizes precision measurement, blueprint reading, and proactive troubleshooting, with shift options on day and afternoon schedules at Timken’s Aurora Bearing

Qualifications

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Manufacturing and machine operation experience preferred.
• Experience with gauges and micrometers preferred.
• Proficiencies in equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust a range of production equipment (presses, laser marker, ink jet, electro etch, fit stations, ovens, swage).
• Run bore grinders, drills, mills, and roll thread to meet print-defined characteristics.
• Set up machines to specified parameters and produce first-piece parts.
• Complete the documentation required to obtain setup approval.
• Perform visual and physical inspections to verify fit, centering, staking, stamping, and markings.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and other gauges to confirm precision.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manufacturing experience

Gages & micrometers

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Precision measurement

Machine setups

Aerospace exposure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Optical Comparator

Surface Grinder

Manual Lathe

Thread Gauges

Calipers and Micrometers

Vertical Lathe

Laser Punch Press

Manual Vertical Mill

Job description

Multifunction Machining Specialist — Lathe, Mill & GrindDo you enjoy turning prints into precision parts? At Timken’s Aurora Bearing facility, we’re adding team members who can learn quickly, operate a variety of machines, and grow into advanced setup responsibilities. Multiple opportunities are open on day and afternoon shifts, and you’ll receive on-the-job training with real growth potential.Imagine Your First WeekYou’ll shadow a seasoned operator, learn how each station runs, and practice loading parts, cycling equipment, and checking dimensions. By week’s end, you’ll be confidently reviewing specifications, executing in-process checks, and understanding how to adjust tooling or parameters to hold tolerance.What You’ll DoOperate and adjust a range of production equipment (presses, laser marker, ink jet, electro etch, fit stations, ovens, swage)Run bore grinders, drills, mills, and roll thread to meet print-defined characteristicsSet up machines to specified parameters (based on experience) and produce first-piece partsComplete the documentation required to obtain setup approvalPerform visual and physical inspections to verify fit, centering, staking, stamping, and markingsUse micrometers, calipers, and other gauges to confirm precisionMonitor fluid levels and keep machines operating reliablyTools & Technologies You May UseOptical ComparatorSurface GrinderManual LatheThread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)Punch PressPress BrakeManual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport)Calipers and MicrometersLaser Punch PressVertical LatheOD/ID Grinding MachineSkills & BackgroundHigh School Diploma or GEDRead and understand blueprintsManufacturing and machine operation experience preferredExperience with gages and micrometers preferredProficiencies that set you apartEquipment Troubleshooting and overall Troubleshooting SkillsMechanical Troubleshooting Skills; Mechanical Assembly SkillsAerospace Manufacturing exposurePrecision Measurement & InspectionMachine Setups for Production RunsMeets Physical RequirementsHigh School / GEDExcellent Communication SkillsShop Math SkillsExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentBlueprint ReadingBasic Computer SkillsMechanical AptitudePay & ScheduleStarting wage based on experience: $18.50–$20.50/hourSecond shift premium: +$1.50/hour1st shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM2nd shift: 3:30 PM–12:00 AMBenefits You Can Count On401(k) with company match on the first 6%Medical, dental, and vision coverageShort-term and long-term disabilityHealth Savings Account with a company contributionFlexible Spending AccountCompany-paid life insuranceParental leaveTuition reimbursementPaid vacation and holidaysWellness programs and discountsBring your mechanical aptitude and attention to detail to a proven team at Timken Aurora Bearing—and build a career while you build precision parts.