Machine Operator

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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: Starting rate $20.75/hr + $1.50/hr Shift Premium; Expected pay range $20.75/hr-$27.00/hr.

What We Offer:

• Starting rate of $20.75/hr + $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.


• Heathcare 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 after 1 month of employment + Quarterly Core Defined Contributions.


• Additional benefits such as: Work/Life Balance program, Tuition Reimbursement, 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 Machine Operator position is a member of the CNC Machine Shop team, responsible for producing high quality parts and working collaboratively with good productivity and low scrap rate. This position is a full time position based in Ferndale, WA on our night shift (Sun-Thurs, 10:00pm-6:30am).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate mechanical equipment including lathes, mills, saws, oven, blenders, grinders, polishing equipment, counting equipment, 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, mainte-nance 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.


• Master all critical manufacturing operations: forklift driving, sawing, deburring, tumbling, dishwasher / washing and polishing.


• Skilled at using standard shop tools: arbor press, hammer, nails, ruler, tape measure, vise, weigh scale, assem-bly drawing, 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.


• Inform shop lead of situations that may pose a significant risk to the products, facilities and employee safety or customer satisfaction.


• Ensures thorough housekeeping and organization of work areas.


• Wears required PPE and follows all company safety procedures, including safe lifting practices.


• Adheres to 5s organizational standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old.


• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.


• Production/manufacturing experienced required (1yr); Machine shop and CNC operation preferred.


• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination and background check.


• Must be able to lift 75lbs.

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.