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Prototype Technician

North Canton, Ohio, United States, 44720


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.

 

 

This position exists to support direct and indirect functions and activities in the prototype department to permit the production of products and services to achieve department and company goals.

 

As a Prototype technician you will

 

  • Perform machine set ups and operations in the following areas: final inspection or prototype operations.
  • Perform specific measurements using a variety of inspection equipment to complete assigned tasks, tests, or operations. This may include technical analysis and/or recommendations which makes decisions necessary to complete the specific duties.
  • Complete standard data analysis, calculations, and exercising judgement related to knowledge of a functional skill.
  • Work instructions and tasks are usually given from supervision or engineering. They can be specific or broad assignments.
  • Knowledge of computers required (including CMM, CMM Programing, etc.)
  • Offline programming knowledge (use of CAD systems).
  • Ability to measure and calculate with use of micrometers, gages, and other hand tools.
  • Work as a member of a team under supervision of leadership to meet on-time delivery goals and to provide necessary assistance to meet customer demands. Assist in training associates on applicable processes, tasks and operations.
  • Participate in current quality systems, calibration, and audits. 
     

 

Other Skills Preferred:

  • Ability to learn, use, and maintain basic gauging equipment.
  • Good Organizational Skills
  • Basic computer skills and some knowledge of office packages (word, excel, and powerpoint)
     

 

Minimum qualifications :

  • High School Diploma and at least 5year's of experience in a mechanical trade or associate degree with at least 3 year’s of experience in a mechanical trade
  • Apprenticeship or other Technical training program in mechanical trade preferred

 

 

 

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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