Mechatronics Technician

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.

Location: Timken - Tyger River Plant, Union SC.

Job Type: Full-Time.

Shift: 12-Hour, Nights.

Schedule: 7:00PM - 7:00AM.

Pay Range: $29.43 - $37.76 per hour (Starting pay based on experience).

Shift Premium: $1.25 per hour.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay.
• Climate controlled work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave at 1 year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement at 1 year of service.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary:

Maintaining, repairing, systematic trouble-shooting and rebuilding of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on advanced automated manufacturing equipment. Inspect and test electronic and mechanical equipment and devices to identify and proactively correct potential failures. Plan and schedule repair activities to minimize production downtime including working during shutdowns, weekends and holidays. Interpret and follow complicated drawings, instructions and specifications. Observe all plant safety requirements during inspection and repair of equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Equipment and machinery supported includes but not limited to:

• Allen Bradley controls, Fanuc CNC and Siemens CNC machine controls.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic and pump systems.
• CNC turning lathes and milling machines.
• Precision grinding machinery.
• Facility infrastructure systems.
• Heat treating furnaces.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Applied Science - Mechatronics. 
• Thorough knowledge of electronic, mechanical and electrical principles.
• Proficiency in knowledge of control elements, power supplies, control circuits, relay logic, integrated circuits, AC/DC motors, motor controllers, hydraulics, mechanical power transmission, mechanical controls, pumps and linear slide systems. 
• Able to read, understand and program PLC ladder logic for diagnostics and system upgrades.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Must be willing to work over-time.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• 18 year of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience using complicated electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings, advanced shop mathematics and handbook formulas.
• Experience using other forms of maintenance equipment such as optical alignment, vibration analyzers, ultrasonic detectors, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Mechanical and electronic maintenance experience on Timken bearing manufacturing equipment including: multi-surface grinders, hard and green turning lathes, centerless grinders, machining centers and support systems.

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.