Precision CNC Lathe & Mill Machinist -- Aerospace Bearings

Shape the Future of Motion at Timken | Aurora Bearing Facility

Picture your afternoon beginning on the shop floor where precision is the standard. You review a print, choose the right arbor and tooling, and bring bar stock to life—turning, facing, chamfering, grooving, and drilling to exact I.D./O.D. specs. You verify the first-piece, record the results for set-up approval, and keep production humming with in-process checks and smart adjustments. Fluids are topped off, machines are dialed in, and when needed, you surface-grind and re-sharpen arbor teeth to keep quality on point. That’s a day in the life of a CNC Machinist at Timken’s Aurora Bearing facility.

What You’ll Do

• Program and/or operate CNC lathes and mills to produce precision components from bar stock, executing ID/OD turning, facing, chamfering, grooving, and drilling per print requirements.
• Select and change arbors, fixtures, speeds, inserts, and tooling to meet specifications.
• Run first-piece parts, make fine-tuned adjustments to achieve quality characteristics, and complete the documentation required for set-up approval.
• Load parts, cycle machines, and perform in-process checks at defined intervals; adjust offsets and tooling to maintain tolerance throughout the operation.
• Maintain machine health, including fluid-level checks and routine care.
• Surface grind and re-sharpen teeth on arbors when needed.

Training, Growth, and Schedule

• On-the-job training with clear pathways for advancement.
• Afternoon/second-shift opportunities available.
• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m.

Compensation

• Starting pay from $21.50/hour, based on experience.
• $1.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prefer 1+ year in a manufacturing environment operating CNC equipment; set-up experience is a plus.
• Experience with Hardinge lathes and platforms like HAAS, Mazak, Ganesh, or Doosan is advantageous.
• Competence using gages and micrometers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Skills You’ll Use Daily

• GD&T
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Manual Machining Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic Computer Skills

Equipment in Our Cell

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) — Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) — Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)

Timken Benefits

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

Join a team that powers aerospace and industrial motion with precision. Grow your craft while building components that matter.