Precision Grinder: Craft Parts That Move the World

The Timken Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discount

Professional development

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Timken Company is seeking a Precision Grinder on 1st or 2nd shift in Illinois. The role focuses on selecting grinding wheels and fixtures, setting up machines, and ensuring parts meet print specifications. You will document SPC data, load parts, and maintain machine fluids and gauges.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma and mechanical/technical aptitude; strong communication with team and leadership is required. Company offers comprehensive benefits and a robust PTO policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary or trades / technical education and certifications preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and shop math competencies.
• Strong ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, suppliers, and plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Select and change wheel, shoes, drivers, diamonds & fixtures, loading plugs and balance wheel.
• Set size, parallel, drop, cycle time, set gauges with proper master ball from Q.A., loading and unloading plugs, loading chute.
• Run first piece, make necessary adjustments to attain quality characteristics per print specifications and complete necessary paperwork to attain a set-up approval.
• Load parts in chute or place on fixture, cycle machine, check parts at designated intervals and adjust to maintain quality characteristics per print specifications.
• Package and tag parts, complete all required paperwork including SPC charting.
• Move parts to and from work area and scale as needed. Wash parts before running.
• Maintain all machine fluid levels and sign out gauging equipment with print specs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shop math

Written and verbal instructions

Communication with coworkers

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trades/technical education preferred

Job description

The Timken Company is seeking a Precision Grinder on 1st or 2nd shift in Illinois. The role focuses on selecting grinding wheels and fixtures, setting up machines, and ensuring parts meet print specifications. You will document SPC data, load parts, and maintain machine fluids and gauges.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma and mechanical/technical aptitude; strong communication with team and leadership is required. Company offers comprehensive benefits and a robust PTO policy.