Grind 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.

Core Function:
Setup and/or operate a range of turn and grind equipment to produce inner and outer rings.  This department is responsible for the machining of all finished ring surfaces that require discrete grind.

• Safely, correctly and efficiently setup and operate equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and work instructions.  


• Maintain necessary records and ensure that documentation procedures are followed. 


• Prepare material for the machining process.  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. In order to meet the intent of this job description, the grind operative must obtain certification as required.


• Keep leader informed of all machine, 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.


• Basic computer interface skills.


• Strong attention to detail along with the ability to multi-task and coordinate work activities to be efficient and productive.


• 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.