Manufacturing Technician

Lovejoy Curtis LLC • Rutherfordton, NC • 2d ago

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.

Scope: Set-up and operate precision CNC machining equipment to produce ball bearing components.

This is a 2nd shift position, with regular hours of 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

What We Offer

Competitive pay.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.

Benefits start on first day of employment.

Opportunities for career advancement.

Supportive and team-oriented work environment.

Safe, clean, comfortable work environment.

Position Summary

Timken is looking for a skilled Machine Operator to set up, maintain, and operate production machinery. You'll ensure high productivity while meeting exacting safety and quality requirements. If you have a strong attention to detail and passion for ensuring quality output, we invite you to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

Setup and Operations - Set-up and operate production equipment including CNC lathes, honers, and bore grinders.

Gauging - Basic measurement of bearing geometry using state-of-the-art computer controlled gauging equipment as well as digital calipers, micrometers, metallurgical techniques, and dial indicators.

Quality through Process Control - Use process control techniques such as SPC, Histograms, Pareto analysis, etc. to understand and make adjustments to the manufacturing process. Emphasis placed on recognition, diagnosis and correction of out-of-control conditions. Will make quality checks to include concentricity, roundness, barreling, and eccentricity. Tolerancing up to and including .0000050. Problem solve to achieve above tolerancing and quality.

Zone Control - sound ANDON to signal abnormal condition or problem. Problem solve to correct issue.

Maintenance - Monitor, clean, and inspect equipment to prevent problems before they occur, tied with routine maintenance of equipment and troubleshooting problems of minor to moderate complexity. Perform operator level Preventive Maintenance.

Material Handling - Move work in process to adjacent operations. Complete affiliated administrative flow requirements as needed.

Customer Focus - Achieve a clear understanding of the customer's (internal and external) technical requirements for each order. Responsible for assuring conformance to these requirements.

Team Participation - Collaborate with a variety of plant teams focused on continuous improvement. Occasionally serve as facilitator of such teams. Regularly rotate to other machines and assist team members in meeting Team Metrics.

Training - Continuously develop and upgrade training materials used to train other technicians, and occasionally assist in training.

Safety - Requires daily participation and involvement in individual and team safety responsibilities such as Behavior Based Safety, daily housekeeping, proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and adherence to all safety requirements and policies.

Continuous Improvement - Generate and implement ideas for quality improvements and cost savings.

Basic Requirements:

Proven experience as a Machine Operator or similar role in a manufacturing environment.

Technical skills in machine operation and troubleshooting.

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.

Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy materials and work in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.

High school diploma or GED.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For more than 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.

Why Choose Timken?

Over a century of knowledge and innovation

A culture of top performance

A global, diverse environment

Products that contribute to a sustainable world

A conviction to improve communities around us

Competitive salary and benefits

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Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

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