Machinist A

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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.

Primary Function:

The Machinist lays out work; sets up and operates machine tools; performs any dismantling, fitting or assembly work required for plant maintenance, rebuild and construction.

Tools and Equipment:

All machines and hand tools common to the trade; measuring instruments such as micrometers, electronic gauges, indicators, and vernier calipers; heat treating equipment, spray welding machine, EDM machine, etc.

Main Responsibilities:

• Receive instructions and prints regarding work assignments.
• Interprets drawings, plans, and determines working procedure
• Orders parts for daily jobs and projects.
• Works with suppliers for best options available.
• Performs layout work and makes sketches of parts as required.
• Works closely with Engineering and Maintenance in the production of drawing and revisions to parts and assemblies.
• Calculates and determines dimensions, tapers, indices, and other data using shop formulae and handbooks.
• Procures or makes fixtures, or machine attachments required for the job.
• Sets up and operates machine tools; adjusts stops, feeds, speeds, etc. for efficient machining to specification.
• Selects and grinds tools for the job in accordance with hardness, machinability and other properties of parts or materials to be machined.
• Produces programs and edits compluter-based machinery in the production of parts needed.
• Uses EDM equipment in the removal of broken taps and screws.
• Checks and measures work with gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
• Works with Corporate and Bucyrus district Engineering and Maintenance on the design and manufacture of parts and equipment.
• Dismantles, assembles, fits, levels, aligns, adjusts, and rebuilds machinery and equipment as required.
• Oil and water hardened parts made in the Tool Room as required using electric hardening and draw furnaces and quench tanks; checks hardness using hardness testers after heat treating.
• Performs miscellaneous work such as lubricating machines and equipment, maintaining equipment and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.

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 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

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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