Metallurgy Inspector

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 inspection duties including sample specimen preparation and mounting, and perform a wide range of testing procedures and documentation of raw and in process materials, following established procedures.

Core Functions:

• Perform raw and in-process material tests including being responsible for interpretation of vendor materials certifications.
• Use bench tools such as sander, cutter, various washes and immersions to prepare and test materials.
• Work from edited copy and/or instructions, specifications, prints; determine results of tests by dial indicator, meters, gauges, light as well as visual checks.
• As necessary, cut, section and otherwise obtain, samples or specimens of metals and other materials to be used, or being used, in the production of bearings and components.  In accordance with standard practice, properly mount samples or specimens of independent testing of testing Metallurgical Technician.
• Perform in-process metallurgical inspections according to customer specifications. Audit heat treat productions cycles on a daily basis.
• Interface with engineering and inspection areas concerning special testing requirements.
• Perform hardness, distortion, and other tests.
• Perform or assist in performance of metallurgical calibrations, special purpose equipment and processes.  
• Record appropriate data on designated form(s) as required.  
• Assist in training employees, as required.
• Maintain necessary records.
• Move materials in the performance of duties or as directed.
• Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to supervisor. 

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 35 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.