The Timken Company · 9 hours ago
Tool Room Tech
Montgomery, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$27.50/hr - $34.93/hr
2+ years expThe Timken Company is a leader in engineering and manufacturing applications for industrial equipment. They are seeking a skilled Tool Room Tech to manufacture, repair, and maintain precision tooling to support production and engineering operations, ensuring high-quality standards and continuous improvement.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Manufacture, repair, and maintain tooling, fixtures, gauges, jigs, dies and prototype parts to engineering drawings and specifications
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and work orders; verify dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring instruments
Operate manual and CNC machine tools (i.e., lathes, vertical/horizontal mills, surface grinders, EDM, drill presses, tool grinders) to produce and finish parts and tooling
Program and set up CNC machines when required; perform CNC troubleshooting and minor program edits
Perform precision machining operations including turning, milling, drilling, grinding, broaching, reaming, and tapping
Rebuild, sharpen, and maintain cutting tools, dies and fixtures; maintain tool inventories and lubrication schedules
Conduct first article inspections and in-process checks; document inspection results and ensure tooling meets quality standards
Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering to diagnose root causes of tool failures and implement corrective actions
Maintain accurate job documentation, tooling logs, and repair records; assist with BOMs for tooling parts
Support continuous improvement initiatives, suggest process improvements to reduce lead time and improve tooling life
Follow all safety, housekeeping and lockout/tagout procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Strong blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) skills
Proficient with precision measuring instruments: micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and bore gauges
Ability to use tool grinders, surface grinders, and other bench tools
Ability to stand and walk 8 or more hours per day
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Commitment to safety and quality practices
Preferred
Associates degree with tooling machining focus preferred
Two or more years technical or direct tool room experience preferred
Proficient with manual milling machines and lathes, hands on experience with CNC set-up and basic programming preferred
Forklift and scissor lift experience preferred but will train
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
Paid Parental leave
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
...and much more!
Company
The Timken Company
The Timken Company provides friction management and power transmission solutions for many major market segments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$652.07M2024-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $652.07M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Discenza
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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Ajay Das
Vice President - Strategy and Business Development
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