CNC Machinist (Night Shift) - $3,500 sign-on bonus at The Timken Company

Posted in Manufacturing 3 days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: FERNDALE, Washington





Job Description:

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.

Location:Timken Mounted Bearings, Ferndale, WA.

Job Type:Full-Time.

Shift:Night Shift.

Schedule:Sun-Thurs, 10:00pm-6:30am.

Pay Range:Staring rate $25.00-$33.00/hr DOE + $1.50/hr Shift Premium.

What We Offer:

Starting rate of $25.00-$33.00/hr DOE + $1.50/hr Shift Premium.


  • Promotional opportunities are available upon skills development and mastery.
  • Merit increases (based on budget, business and individual performance) each March.

Benefits start on your first day:

  • Cost-sharing options for Medical, Dental, Vision.
  • Additional optional coverage including Identity Theft Insurance, Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, etc.
  • Company provided STD, LTD, and Basic Life Insurance. Supplemental coverage available.
  • 401k and/or Roth 401k participation and company match after1 month of employment + Quarterly Core Defined Contributions.
  • Additional benefits such as: Work/Life Balance program, free Noom participation, and PayActiv Earned Wage Access.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • 80hrs of Paid Time Off per year (pro-rated on hire date); accrual rates increase with years of service.

Position Summary:

The CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machinist is responsible for producing high quality machined parts using mills and lathes. This position is a full time position based in Ferndale, WA on our Night Shift (Sunday-Thursday, 10:00pm-6:30am). We are currently offering a $3,500 Sign-on bonus for joining our team ($1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 60 days).The starting wage for this position is commensurate with experience and transferable skills and abilities.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Set up and operate mechanical equipment including lathes, mills, saws, and hand tools.
  • Run production, monitoring parts and equipment to ensure accurate high quality parts are made safely and as efficiently as possible.
  • Complete required paperwork including but not limited to production batches, work orders, time sheets, maintenance log, and transfer sheets.
  • Assemble parts according to specifications; follow prints or verbal directions to put together parts using hand and power tools and other assembly as necessary.
  • Use standard shop tools: arbor press, hammer, nails, ruler, tape measure, vise, weigh scale, assembly drawing, and shop prints.
  • Use blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of finished parts.
  • Follow safe machine shop practices and directions, asking questions as needed to do the assigned work.
  • Contribute ideas to improve manufacturing processes.

Basic Qualifications:


  • HS Diploma or equivalent and 5yrsmachine shop experience or 2yr degree in Machining from technical program (or in process).
  • Able to perform simple setup tasks (ie., jaw change, tool change).
  • Experience with common machinist inspection tools.
  • Able to visually check and monitor machined parts and tooling.
  • Ability to measure English and metric numbers with shop-provided gauges and established procedures.
  • Ability to review and work from production schematics and engineering drawings.
  • Math skills, including understanding of fractions, decimals and the metric system.
  • Must be able to lift 75lbs.

Preferred Qualifications or Skills:


  • Good computer skills and familiarity with Window-based programs (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Must be a self-starter, have good problem solving ability and able to work with minimal supervision.

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.
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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