Grind Operator

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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.

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day shift

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM;
Fridays and Saturdays overtime as needed.

Pay: $22.00 per hour. Starting pay may vary based on experience.

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Benefits start on first day of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation
• Paid parental leave at one year of service
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Timken is seeking a dedicated and skilled Grind Operator to join our team. This position exists to ensure that all products finished ground, assembled, and shipped from the New Philadelphia Bearing plant meet customer expectations for performance.

• Proper setup of grinding cell(s) including all adjustments necessary, either manual or programmed, to grind product to specifications.
• Manually load work pieces to and from shoes, chuck, etc.
• Transport tooling, equipment, and materials to and from work areas.
• Ensure accuracy of visual checks for surface defects and dimensional conformance to specifications.
• Measure, pack, and/or ship completed product.
• Ensure accuracy of production transactions.
• Take corrective action as necessary to ensure continuous production of quality product.
• Adhere to all safety standards.

• 2 or more years of precision grinding/machining experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Must be eligible to work in the US

• 5 or more years of precision grinding/machining experience
• Strong reading, comprehension, and attention to detail
• Solid communication, teamwork, and organization
• Mechanical knowledge
• Problem-solving
• Advanced shop math
• Aptitude for reading gauges
• Basic computer skills, including webpage navigation

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 2024. We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 5x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 14x by Ethisphere.

• 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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