Prototype Technician

Timken; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken in North Canton, Ohio, is seeking a Prototype Technician to support the prototype department. You will set up and operate grinding machines, perform in-process inspections, and follow process controls to meet delivery goals. Strong mechanical aptitude, organization, and basic computer skills are required.

Experience with CMM/CNC and a technical training background are preferred. A high school diploma with relevant experience or an associate degree with trade experience qualifies you for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and substantial experience in a mechanical trade.
• Associate degree with relevant mechanical trade experience is acceptable.
• Apprenticeship or technical training in a mechanical trade is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine set ups and operations in Product Grind or Prototype operations.
• Set up and operate grinding machines (surface, ID, OD, centerless, and super finishing).
• Use inspection equipment and hand tools for in-process inspections.
• Follow work instructions and process control plans; work as a team to meet on-time delivery.
• Assist in training associates on processes and operations; participate in quality systems, calibration, and audits.

Skills

Good mechanical skills

Good organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of computers

Education

High School Diploma and 5+ years mechanical trade experience

Associate degree with 3+ years mechanical trade experience

Apprenticeship or technical training in mechanical trade

Tools

CMM experience

CNC experience

Job description

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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.

This position exists to support direct and indirect functions and activities in the prototype department to permit the production of products and services to achieve department and company goals.

As a Prototype technician you will :

• Perform machine set ups and operations in the following areas: Product Grind or Prototype operations.
• Perform set up and operation of various grinding machines examples, surface, ID, OD, centerless and super finishing.
• Use a variety of inspection equipment and hand tools to complete in process inspections.
• Knowledge of computers required.
• Ability to follow work instructions, process control plans.
• Work as a member of a team under supervision of leadership to meet on-time delivery goals and to provide necessary assistance to meet customer demands. Assist in training associates on applicable processes, tasks and operations.
• Participate in current quality systems, calibration, and audits.

Other Skills Preferred:

• CMM and CNC experience
• Good mechanical skills
• Good Organizational Skills
• Basic computer skills and some knowledge of office packages (word, excel, and powerpoint)
• High School Diploma and at least 5 year's of experience in a mechanical trade or associate degree with at least 3 year’s of experience in a mechanical trade
• Apprenticeship or other technical training program in mechanical trade preferred

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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