Multifunction Machining Specialist — Lathe, Mill & Grind

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
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills; Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Aerospace Manufacturing exposure
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Meets Physical Requirements
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic Computer Skills
• Mechanical Aptitude

Pay & Schedule

• Starting wage based on experience: $18.50–$20.50/hour
• Second shift premium: +$1.50/hour
• 1st shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• 2nd shift: 3:30 PM–12:00 AM

Benefits You Can Count On

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

Bring your mechanical aptitude and attention to detail to a proven team at Timken Aurora Bearing—and build a career while you build precision parts.