Recon Assembly Tech I

Timken Company; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Timken Company is seeking a Reconditioning Assembly Technician in Tennessee to assemble reconditioned bearings and ensure quality through labeling, packaging, and inspection with precise gauges and poka-yoke devices.

You will maintain equipment, participate in process improvements, and train new associates while adhering to safety rules and operational standards. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in math and reading.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving abilities.
• Complete training and applicable qualification requirements.
• New hires must demonstrate satisfactory performance during probation.
• Certification required to progress through position levels.
• Job rotation is used to maintain higher position levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly processes including component installation and equipment setup.
• Apply labeling and package product per customer requirements.
• Inspect reconditioned components using bench gauging and built-in equipment.
• Follow standard procedures for machine setup, process verification, and documentation.
• Perform preventative maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Participate in lean manufacturing process improvements.
• Document manufacturing performance and communicate issues across shifts.
• Coach and train new associates to foster teamwork.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and equipment.
• Follow safety rules and support improvement projects.

Skills

Math proficiency

Reading proficiency

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Job description

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Your Career Begins at Timken If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Job Title: Reconditioning Assembly Technician

Description: Setup and operate assembly equipment and manually install components to produce bearings. Apply labeling and package product in accordance with customer requirements. Verify product conformance through visual and dimensional inspection using measurement instruments such, go/no-go gauges and poka-yoke devices. Maintain equipment and work stations through daily housekeeping and preventative maintenance activities.

Overall Purpose: Assemble reconditioned bearings in a safe manner, compliant with all requirements, while achieving delivery and productivity performance expectations.

Essential Functions:

• Perform assembly processes including component installation and the setup and operation of assembly equipment.
• Apply labeling and package product in accordance with customer requirements.
• Inspect reconditioned components for conformance to specifications using bench gauging as well as built-in equipment gauging.
• Ensure that standard procedures are followed in all aspects of work including machine setup and operation, process verification, gauge setup, product inspection, documentation, material handling, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to prevent equipment downtime.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Document and communicate manufacturing performance issues to maintain continuity between shifts and decrease machine downtime.
• Act as a role model, coach and trainer for new associates to foster a team environment.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Support improvement projects and other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Frequency:

• Ability to stand for extended period of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive or short-cycle work.
• Frequent lifting, reaching, and handling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate twisting and bending.
• Limited climbing on step stools or platforms.
• Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.
• Vision must be normal (20/20). Correctional lenses are acceptable.

Qualifications/Training: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in math and reading, good written and verbal communication skills, and strong problem solving skills. Candidates shall successfully complete training program and applicable qualification requirements. New hires shall demonstrate satisfactory performance during new hire probationary period. Certification required to progress through position levels. Job rotation is required to maintain higher position levels. See chart below.

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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