Recon Comp Prep II

Timken Company; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken Company in the United States seeks a Manufacturing Associate to prepare bearings by disassembling, washing, and shot blasting, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will operate a hydraulic press and wash equipment, perform routine maintenance, and participate in lean initiatives while documenting issues and supporting cross-shift communication. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety rules in a loud, metals-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in math and reading.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful completion of training program and applicable qualification requirements.
• New hires shall demonstrate satisfactory performance during probation.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble bearings using hydraulic press and hand tools.
• Sort components and load wash racks.
• Operate washer and maintain wash water chemistry.
• Unload wash racks and identify parts.
• Load/unload components for shot blaster.

Skills

Math proficiency

Reading skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Hydraulic press

Wash equipment

Shot blast equipment

Job description

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Description: Prepare components for inspection by disassembling bearings using a hydraulic press and hand tools. Perform washing and shot blasting processes including the sorting, loading, and unloading of components as well as equipment operation. Maintain equipment and work stations through daily housekeeping and preventative maintenance activities.

Overall Purpose: Disassemble bearings, and perform washing and shot blast operations to prepare components for inspection in a safe manner, complaint with all requirements, while achieving delivery and productivity performance expectations.

Essential Functions:

• Disassemble roller bearings using hydraulic press and hand tools.
• Manually sort components and load wash racks.
• Operate washer and maintain proper wash water chemistry.
• Manually unload wash racks and mark parts for identification purposes.
• Manually load and unload components for shot blaster.
• Operate shot blaster and maintain appropriate settings to effectively remove containments.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to prevent equipment downtime including pumping and cleaning washers, replacing washer and blast nozzles, clearing catch basins and collection bins, etc.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Document and communicate manufacturing performance issues to maintain continuity between shifts and decrease 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, walking, reaching, pushing 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.

Environmental Conditions: Loud manufacturing environment, exposure to metals, machine lubricants, rust preventative and other process chemicals, seasonal cold/heat.

Protective Clothing and Personal Devices: Safety glasses, safety gloves, safety shoes, hearing protection.

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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