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Reconditioning Assembly Utility Technician
2026-07-12 The Timken Company Mascot,TN
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If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.Job Title: Reconditioning Utility Associate Description: Serve as the lead inspection associate, production facilitator and trainer for the Reconditioning Inspection area. Daily functions will change based on production demand, staffing and training needs. Inspection Associate: Verify conformance of bearing components (cups and cones) through visual and dimensional inspection using measurement instruments such as electronic bench gaging, dial indicators, and feeler gages. Accept or reject parts according to industry and customer specifications. Perform minor repairs including buffing, de-burring, and grinding using hand held rotary tools. Maintain equipment and work stations through daily housekeeping and preventative maintenance activities. Production Facilitator: Ensure that production needs are met by filling inspection roles to cover vacancies and absenteeism. Ensure proper material supply to the line and support production at bottleneck operations. Troubleshoot production issues and resolve delays. Maintain production status boards. Trainer: Train associates on all aspects of the inspection process. Engage in the continuing development of the team to increase the flexibility and stability of the group. Overall Purpose: Inspect and repair bearing components (cups and cones), facilitate efficient production and train associates in a safe manner, complaint with all requirements, while achieving delivery and productivity performance expectations. Essential Functions:
- Ability to stand for extended period of time.Ability to perform repetitive or short-cycle work
- Frequent lifting, reaching, and handling
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Moderate twisting and bending.Limited climbing on step stools or platforms.
- Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.Vision must be normal (20/20). Correctional lenses are acceptable. Qualifications/Training: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in math and reading, good written and verbal communication skills, and strong problem solving skills. Candidates shall successfully complete training program and applicable qualification requirements. New hires shall demonstrate satisfactory performance during new hire probationary period. Ability to obtain and willingness to maintain certifications in all areas required. See chart below.Protective Clothing and Personal Devices: Safety glasses, safety shoes when in production and laboratory areas.All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.