Manufacturing Associate Level 2 - Ogden

The Timken Company • Ogden, UT

2d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate ensures bearing components are inspected, repaired, and assembled according to industry and customer specifications while meeting productivity expectations and on-time delivery requirements. The role follows safety rules and standard procedures, performs preventative maintenance, and participates in process-improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing tools and techniques. Associates work in a team-oriented environment, may assist in other areas, and can coach and train new associates.

Duties include handling materials and production-line inventory; disassembling roller bearings; loading and unloading components; inspecting components visually and dimensionally; performing minor repairs; operating assembly equipment; labeling and packaging products; and preparing finished stock for shipment. The associate documents and communicates manufacturing performance issues to the department supervisor and maintains a clean, organized workspace.

The position is performed in a loud manufacturing environment with exposure to metals, machine lubricants, rust preventative, other process chemicals, and seasonal cold or heat. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses, safety gloves, safety shoes, and hearing protection. Physical demands include extended standing, repetitive work, frequent lifting, reaching and handling, lifting up to 50 pounds, moderate twisting and bending, limited climbing, fine motor work, and frequent transitions on and off a lift truck. Normal vision (20/20) is required; corrective lenses are acceptable.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in math and reading.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Successfully complete the training program and applicable qualification requirements.
• Certification is required to progress through position levels.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive or short-cycle work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting, reaching, and handling.
• Ability to perform moderate twisting and bending and limited climbing on step stools or platforms.
• Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.
• Ability to transition frequently on and off a lift truck.
• Normal vision (20/20); corrective lenses are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations and ensure standard procedures are followed.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to help prevent equipment downtime.
• Participate in process-improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Serve as a role model, coach, and trainer for new associates.
• Assist in other work areas as needed in a team-oriented environment.
• Complete pre-use inspections of material-handling equipment.
• Maintain in-process inventory at production lines by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Disassemble roller bearings using a hydraulic press and hand tools.
• Manually load and unload components for the washer or shot blaster.
• Inspect bearing components visually and dimensionally using measurement instruments.
• Perform minor repairs, including buffing, de-burring, and grinding with handheld rotary tools.
• Perform assembly processes, including component installation and setup and operation of assembly equipment.
• Apply labels and package products according to customer specifications.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Document and communicate manufacturing performance issues to the department supervisor.
• Keep the workspace clean and organized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed