Assembler - Level 1 at The Timken Company in Morganton, North Carolina

Job Description:

We're passionate about applying our expertise to engineer and manufacture applications that will perform in the most challenging environments. Every day, more than 20,000 associates around the world collaborate to deliver unique solutions and unparalleled value to our customers.

Location: Timken, American Roller Bearing, Morganton, NC.

Job Type: Full-Time.

Shift: Day Shift.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Pay Range: $18.37 to $19.55 per hour.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan.
• 9 paid holiday per year plus vacation.
• Paid parental leave at one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement at one year of service.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary:

Assembler is responsible for the accurate and efficient assembly of bearings and related components. The assembler will perform tasks such as fitting, aligning, and adjusting parts to meet precise tolerances. Additionally, the role involves perform inspections for defects, ensuring quality, and operating hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment as needed. The ideal candidate will prioritize safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.

Job Responsibilities:

• Uses computer to access component specifications for assembly tasks.
• Collect required parts (cages, inner and outer races, rollers, cones, pins, etc.) and ensure they meet specifications.
• Inspects components for cosmetic defectsbefore assembly.
• Clean parts using mild solvents to remove contaminants.
• Operate machinery such as manual drills, riveters, polishing lathes, and hand tools during assembly.
• Use measuring instruments, such as dial indicators and thickness gauges, to verify the alignment and tolerance of parts.
• Manually test assembled bearings and record serial numbers and internal clearances.
• Enter job information into the computer system.
• Package, wrap, and label assemblies for shipping per customer specifications.
• Operate a lift truck when necessary.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, follow job routers, and perform basic math calculations involving decimals and fractions.
• Use wrenches, gauges, and micrometers to verify measurements.
• Perform basic computer functions.
• Understand how bearing components interact and function together.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and equipment.
• Follow all safety protocols and company policies, including wearing required safety glasses and steel-toed shoes on the production floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• Must be willingto work required overtime.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong mechanical skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

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.

The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.8 billion in sales in 2023 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken is one of the World's Most Innovative Companies, according to Fast Company, and has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
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