Do you enjoy turning prints into precision parts? At Timken’s Aurora Bearing facility, we’re adding team members who can learn quickly, operate a variety of machines, and grow into advanced setup responsibilities. Multiple opportunities are open on day and afternoon shifts, and you’ll receive on-the-job training with real growth potential.
Imagine Your First Week
You’ll shadow a seasoned operator, learn how each station runs, and practice loading parts, cycling equipment, and checking dimensions. By week’s end, you’ll be confidently reviewing specifications, executing in-process checks, and understanding how to adjust tooling or parameters to hold tolerance.
What You’ll Do
Operate and adjust a range of production equipment (presses, laser marker, ink jet, electro etch, fit stations, ovens, swage)
Run bore grinders, drills, mills, and roll thread to meet print-defined characteristics
Set up machines to specified parameters (based on experience) and produce first-piece parts
Complete the documentation required to obtain setup approval
Perform visual and physical inspections to verify fit, centering, staking, stamping, and markings
Use micrometers, calipers, and other gauges to confirm precision
Monitor fluid levels and keep machines operating reliably
Tools & Technologies You May Use
Optical Comparator
Surface Grinder
Manual Lathe
Thread Gauges (GO/NO-GO)
Punch Press
Press Brake
Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport)
Calipers and Micrometers
Laser Punch Press
Vertical Lathe
OD/ID Grinding Machine
Skills & Background
High School Diploma or GED
Read and understand blueprints
Manufacturing and machine operation experience preferred
Experience with gages and micrometers preferred
Proficiencies that set you apart
Equipment Troubleshooting and overall Troubleshooting Skills