Precision Assembly Inspector – Quality & Process

Timken; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken in Honea Path, South Carolina, seeks a Quality Control Inspector to conduct inspections per government and Timken specs. The role requires standing all day, occasional manual lifting up to 40 lbs, and accurate gauging with various instruments.

Eye exams and math proficiency are part of the requirements. The position involves rotating duties across manufacturing cells and maintaining quality documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have an acceptable level of mathematics.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 40 lbs 90% of the work day.
• Annual Eye Exam required.
• Stand 100% of the work day.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections according to government requirements, Timken specifications, and customer specifications.
• Inspects visually for surface defects and dimensionally for compliance with specifications using a variety of gauging equipment and masters.
• Performs off line inspections using specialized gauges.
• Measures parts to prints and work instructions; passes or holds product for disposition.
• Plans and performs gauge set-ups as required.
• Notifies setter/operator of variations from tolerances.
• Etches product to determine existence of grinding injury.
• Polishes materials to remove etch stain as required.
• Operates polishing and hand grinders.
• Handles and moves materials and equipment with hand trucks, hoists, or by hand carrying.
• Follows quality procedures related to documentation.
• Rotation of work assignments across stations may occur.
• Maintains knowledge of current quality and safety systems and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gauging tools - Computerized Profile Gauge

Gauging tools - Rib Optical gauge

Gauging tools - Roundess Concentricity gauge

Gauging tools - Flatness gauge

Job description

Timken in Honea Path, South Carolina, seeks a Quality Control Inspector to conduct inspections per government and Timken specs. The role requires standing all day, occasional manual lifting up to 40 lbs, and accurate gauging with various instruments.

Eye exams and math proficiency are part of the requirements. The position involves rotating duties across manufacturing cells and maintaining quality documentation.