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We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Lab Technician to join our Timken Aurora Bearing team and play a key role in optimizing our production processes to meet customer demands effectively.

Position Overview:
The Quality Assurance Lab Technician will prepare and analyze mounted and sectioned bearings, document results, and maintain accurate records. In additionan, they will perform analyses and testing on various products within the R&D Lab, following established protocols, and contribute to product quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and utilize all required gauges for inspections.
• Document and file records of inspections meticulously.
• Interpret blueprints to verify product conformance.
• Mount, section, polish, and review bearings for microscopic analysis.
• Conduct testing to validate liner adhesion, conformity, and performance.
• Analyze products using microscopic equipment.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, charts, and graphs summarizing test results.
• Control inventory of supplies and reorder as necessary.
• Move parts to and from work areas, and perform weigh-counting on electronic scales to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in operating mount, section, and polish equipment preferred
• Experienced with photo microscopes, pull scales, and proof load testers preferred
• Strong product identification skills.
• Solid math skills and ability to read and interpret blueprints

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• STD and LTD
• Health savings account (with company provided contribution)
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• ...and much more!

Join our team and contribute to ensuring the highest quality standards in our products!

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.

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 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.8 billion in sales in 2023 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken is one of the World's Most Innovative Companies, according to Fast Company, and 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.
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