Roller Operator

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.

Why Timken:

Advancement: We are a team that will train you and offer you a unique and challenging aerospace career with internal advancement opportunities.
Innovative Impact: Challenge yourself daily to seek out innovative ways to make a meaningful impact for the company, our customers, and the community.
Reputable Employer: America's Most Responsible Companies, Newsweek; World's Most Ethical Companies, The Ethisphere Institute.
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive health and wealth benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k), life, AD&D, short & long-term disability, group legal, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, paid time off, and employee assistance.

Purpose & Scope:
Perform diversified duties to operate all machines in the Roller Manufacturing Area including Centerless Grind, Plunge/Surface Grind, Roller Chamfer Corner Grind, OD Hone machines and related Quality Control equipment to produce/manufacture roller bearing components in accordance with company/customer specifications and quality standards within the limitations of accepted practice.

Core Functions:

• Safely, correctly, and efficiently operate all Roller equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain necessary records and ensure that documentation procedures are followed.
• Move material and parts as needed. Care is required to handle components to prevent damage.
• Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to a leader.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Train personnel as required.
• Create and update setup-sheets and standard work procedures.
• Gauge knowledge should be sufficient to operate all gauges in area of responsibility.
• Shall be capable of performing inspections in accordance with issued work instructions.
• Keep leader informed of all machines, quality and quantity problems or audits as required.
• Conduct or assist in problem solving events and meetings.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment as required.
• Perform and be involved in continuous improvement projects as required.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed.
• Skills learned to be determined by the group leader based upon need of the entire group and the need for flexibility.

General Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Basic mathematical and mechanical skills are required.
• Basic computer interface skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail along with the ability to multi-task and coordinate work activities to be efficient and productive is required.
• Strong ability to follow written and prescribed work instructions/procedures and tasks.
• Strong ability to read and interpret specifications, acceptance criteria, and engineering drawings.
• Situational/Spatial awareness along with strict adherence to PPE/safety protocols is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Use of hands, legs, both near/far vision, and hearing test. Must be able to climb ladders and lift up to 30 pounds. Requires extensive periods of walking and standing.

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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