Industrial Material Flow Technician (Bearings Manufacturing)

Grow as you go: On-the-job training and clear paths for advancement are built into this role.

Compensation: Based on experience, starting at $17.50–$19 per hour.

What a day looks like

At 7:00 a.m., you start your shift at Timken’s Aurora Bearing facility. You’ll stage materials, verify labels, and prep outgoing product so our production teams and customers get exactly what they need, when they need it. Mid-morning might find you operating a sit-down forklift to unload a truck, taking care to store materials correctly. After lunch, you could be delivering parts to local vendors in a company vehicle, running cycle counts to keep inventory accurate, or supporting shop operations near sawing, turning, and grinding equipment. By 3:30 p.m., you’ve helped keep manufacturing moving safely and efficiently.

Make an impact

Timken helps keep the world in motion—from the track to the stars. You may not know every product we make, but you experience what we enable: reliable equipment and vehicles across industries, from NASCAR to NASA. Join a team where your work powers progress.

Key responsibilities

• Package and label products with complete, accurate information and proper handling care.
• Deliver parts to local vendors; unload incoming product and store it correctly.
• Move materials using powered industrial equipment (truck, forklift, power pallet lifter, etc.).
• Load and unload vehicles using appropriate equipment.
• Perform periodic cycle counts to maintain precise inventory records.
• Read, interpret, and complete production forms.
• Work around and support operations using sawing, turning, and grinding machinery.

Schedule

1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and solid shop math skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.
• Clear communicator with co-workers, suppliers, and plant leadership.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.

You should be proficient in

• Shipping/Receiving
• Material handling
• Packaging
• Meeting physical requirements of the role
• Shop math
• Basic computer skills
• Working in a manufacturing environment
• High School / GED

Tools & technologies you’ll use

• Wrapping Machines
• Automotive Vehicles
• Sit-Down Forklift
• Pacer (Stand-Up Counterbalance Forklift)
• Electric Pallet Jack
• Manual Grinder
• Pallet Jack
• ERP Software
• Forklifts
• Band Saw

Benefits that back you

• 401(k) with company match on the first 6%
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Wellness programs and discounts

Why Timken

Your career begins at Timken, where challenging work, professional growth, and a supportive team keep industry moving forward.