Roller End Grind Operator

The Timken Company•Union, SC

About The Position

Efficiently perform operations on a variety of grinding and hard-machining equipment. The operator produces parts to customer drawing specifications and established production standards while maintaining quality, equipment, tooling, and a safe, orderly work area. The role requires operating multiple grinding and turning machines and being willing to work on any grinder or machining asset.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must be willing to work overtime and any shift.
Ability to use shop mathematics.
Ability to interpret a variety of prints.
Ability to plan and perform unusual and difficult work.
Ability to make decisions involving considerable judgment.
Must be willing to work on any grinder or machining asset.

Nice To Haves

Previous ID or OD grinding experience in a bearing manufacturing environment.
Previous hard-machining experience in a bearing manufacturing environment.
Precision gauging or inspection experience.

Responsibilities

Select and use appropriate gauges, and maintain quality requirements that meet or exceed customer drawing specifications.
Produce parts at or above the standard pieces-per-hour rate designated on routings.
Perform daily machine lubrication and maintenance, wheel dressing, and machine setup to maintain part tolerances and finish specifications.
Load and unload machines; obtain and properly use setup materials; synchronize manual and automatic operations during grinding or turning while allowing for temperature changes.
Interpret and follow drawings, instructions, routings, and specifications.
Install and maintain appropriate grinding wheels or inserts, and set up and operate equipment at prescribed feeds and speeds.
Operate grinding and turning machines and work across different machine types.
Perform preventive maintenance and maintain an inventory of tooling and inserts.
Care for company tools, follow safety regulations, and accurately report time and production.
Keep equipment in good working order and maintain a neat and orderly work area.