Assembly Machine Set Up Operator

Timken - Aurora Bearing
Montgomery, IL

What Timken makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 20,000 people in 46 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Timken Aurora Bearing Company is seeking an Assembler that will perform a variety of functions within our Aircraft department while adhering to the safety, quality and productivity standards of Timken Aurora Bearing Company.

**Assembler Job Responsibilities **

  • Perform all duties as assigned in a safe and efficient manner with an emphasis on quality. Follow Company and departmental procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality. Follow all safety rules including Lock Out / Tag Out procedures and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. Report any unusual conditions or situations to Lead Person or Supervisor.

  • Set-up and operate all production machinery within the Assembly Department, including but not limited to:

  • Presses; Select and change press dies, pins, and stake, stamp and fit fixtures, install shims when necessary.

  • Adjust hydraulic pressure and stroke length as instructed and needed.

  • Laser Marker; Select and change fixtures, plates, rods and spacers if needed, select correct program.

  • Ink Jet; Change format, adjust track and speed. Change to rotary or track position.

  • Electro Etch; Select and change pins, pads, settings, use correct solution.

  • Ovens; Select and change temperature, timer settings.

  • Fit; Select and change fixtures, pins, shims.

  • 2pc Swage; Select and change dies, pins, install bushings.

  • Swage; (Spherical Inserts) Select and change dies, pins, shims, springs.

  • Sign out all necessary gauging equipment from Q.A. and set gauges per print specifications.

  • Check part for fit, center, stake, stamp, proper marking - visually; by touch or with appropriate gauging as required.

  • Run 1st piece part when required, make appropriate adjustments to attain quality characteristics per print specifications and complete necessary paperwork to attain a set-up approval.

  • Load parts as instructed, cycle equipment and check parts at designated intervals and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality characteristics of part per print specifications throughout operation.

  • Move parts to and from work area and scale as needed. Wash parts before running.

  • Maintain all machine fluid levels.

Assembler Qualifications & Experience​​​​​​

  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary or trades / technical education and certifications preferred
  • Mechanical aptitude and shop math competencies
  • Strong ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, suppliers, and plant leadership

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • STD and LTD
  • Health savings account (with company provided contribution)
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Employee discount
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • …and much more!

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $18.50 -$21.86 per hour and is commensurate on experience and education. This full-time position is eligible to participate in the paid time off plan, 401k, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

You should be proficient in:

  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
  • ITAR Compliance
  • Visual Inspection Aids
  • OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
  • Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
  • Machine Safety Inspections
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs
  • Shop Math Skills
  • AS9100 Experience
  • Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Punch Press
Posted 2026-03-27

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