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Maintenance Multicraft

Rutherfordton, North Carolina, United States, 28139


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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.

Maintenance Multicraft

Job Type: Hourly Position - Full Time  

Schedule: Night Shift -Sunday to Thursday, 11:00PM – 7:00AM with overtime as needed

Position Summary: To provide mechanical repair support for the plants’ manufacturing equipment.  Setup, plan, install, and repair production equipment and special purpose machines to include piping, pneumatics, hydraulics and PMs.

 Essential Responsibilities:

  • Safety - daily participation and involvement in individual and team safety responsibilities such as Behavior based Safety, housekeeping practices, chemical labeling, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Install, repair production equipment
  • Install, repair piping and tubing, pneumatic controls and systems, hydraulic systems
  • Inspect for proper lubrication and perform general preventative maintenance duties.
  • Troubleshoot, disassemble, determine extent of repairs, estimate labor time for outside repairs or make repairs and adjustments.
  • Perform most complex repairs and equipment/control problem diagnosis.
  • Plan, coordinate, and make major equipment repairs and overhauls.
  • Coordinate with vendors ordering correct parts needed for assignment as well as storing and logging locations of spare parts.
  • Perform as a team member in a team environment
  • Operate a variety of hand tools, basic machinist equipment and power tools and pumps.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
  • Ability to react to equipment issues and rapidly changing production needs and develop and follow through with a reactive plan for repairs in a high paced production environment often moving between tasks before completion (requires the ability to pick back up in the middle of a previous task to complete at a later time or date).

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US.
  • Minimum five years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and use complex drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  • Experience with Machine Repair, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Troubleshooting
  • Experience in Electronic/ Electrical Field
  • Experience in Welding and /or Machining Skills
  • Associate’s degree in Technical Field

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Benefits start on first day of employment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Supportive and team-oriented work environment.

This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR).  Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
 

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.


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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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