Grind Operator

Your Career Begins at Timken 
If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken.  Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Timken’s aerospace division facility in Lebanon, NH is part of Timken’s world-leading manufacturing team; with more than 19,000 employees across 46 countries. We are a global leader in engineered bearings and power transmissions. Timken has been around since before the wright brothers conducted their ground breaking flight and has played a role in almost every aircraft since. 

Why Timken:

• We are a team that will train you and offer you a unique and challenging aerospace career with internal advancement opportunities
• Timken is a great US Company: Named - America's Best Employers, Forbes - America's Best Employers for New Grads, Forbes - America's Most Responsible Companies, NewsWeek - World's Most Ethical Companies, The Ethisphere Institute - America's Best Employer for Women, Forbes
• Comprehensive benefits offerings including; medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k), life, AD&D, short & long term disability, group legal, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid time off
• Timken Aerospace employees are first class; winners of the Green Globe Award, Lockheed Martin Sikorsky's Gold award, and Timken's Top Quality Award

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.

Timken is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We provide priority referrals of protected veterans.
US Citizen or Green card are required for some positions.
Lebanon, NH – Recruiting contact: Amy Bardos

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.