We're passionate about applying our expertise to engineer and manufacture applications that will perform in the most challenging environments. Every day, more than 20,000 associates around the world collaborate to deliver unique solutions and unparalleled value to our customers.

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 equipment that keeps industry in motion.

Location: Timken, American Roller Bearing, Morganton, NC.

Job Type: Full-Time.

Shift: Day Shift.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM.

Pay Range: $20.49 to $22.03 per hour.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan.
• 9 paid holiday per year plus vacation.
• Paid parental leave at one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement at one year of service.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary:

The CNC Lathe Operator plays a key role in manufacturing precision bearings by operating and maintaining CNC (Computer Numerical Control) lathes. This position requires technical expertise in setting up, programming, and running CNC machines to produce high-quality components that meet stringent specifications. The operator ensure optimal performance of equipment, maintains quality standards, and adheres to production schedules while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews blueprints, shop travelers, or U.E. instructions to determine machining tasks, dimensional requirements, setup specifications, and operational needs.
• Prepares and installs necessary jaws, tooling, and inserts on the lathe.
• Adjusts EIA programming or creates custom programs to modify cut dimensions, speeds, feeds, tool positions, and program stops as needed.
• Conducts thorough inspections of the first-run piece, verifying dimensions such as O.D., I.D., width, undercut size, radius, groove width and depth, roundness, angles, and other specifications using micrometers and precision gauges.
• Completes and maintains required documentation and records throughout the machining process.
• Ensures a clean and organized workspace, maintaining the machine by emptying hoppers, refilling coolant tanks, safely stacking parts, and checking fluid levels and filters.
• Adheres to all PPE requirements and safety protocols.
• Operates hoists and material handling equipment appropriately.
• May oversee and operate two machines simultaneously to optimize productivity.
• Capable of interpreting and analyzing programs to identify and apply necessary modifications.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• Must be willingto work required overtime.

Preferred Qualification and Skills:

• Strong mechanical skills.
• Strong foundational math skills, including proficiency with decimals and fractions.
• Skills in using standard tools, as well as reading gauges, micrometers, and blueprints.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

All associates are required to wear protective eyewear, hearing protection, and slip resistant, steel-toed shoes at all times while on the plant floor.

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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