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Quality Assurance Operator at The Timken Company

The Timken Company No longer available $19+/hour

Job Description



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 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion. Location: Timken, New Philadelphia, OHJob Type: Full-timeShift: Day shiftSchedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Fridays and Saturdays overtime as needed.Pay: $19.50/hour. Starting pay based on experience. What We Offer:
    Competitive payComprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.Benefits start on the first day of employment.401(k) retriement savings plan with generous company match.10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.Paid parental leave at one year of service.Employee discounts on products and services.Education expense reimbursement at one year of service.Opportunities for professional development and career growth. Purpose & Scope:
    This position exists to ensure that all products assembled and shipped from the New Philadelphia Bearing Plant meet customer expectations for quality specifications, including documentation and certification Essential Responsibilities:
      Visually and dimensionally inspect product for conformance to specifications.Set up and adjust gauges for checking product using masters and hand tools.Verify machine set-ups per engineering specifications.Ensure accuracy of product identification/marking.Ensure accuracy of production transactions.Conduct government audits, source inspections, as well as incoming and outgoing audits.Ensure accuracy of all required documentation including Blue Books and all in-process documentation, as required by the Company, the customer and/or the United States Government.Adhere to all safety standards. Technical / Functional Skills Required:
        Strong reading, comprehension, and attention-to-detail skills.Solid communication, teamwork, and organization skills.Basic shop math skills.Basic computer skills, including web page navigation.
        Basic Qualifications:
          High School Diploma or GED.18 years of age or older.2 or more years of relevant experience.Grinding/machining education. Preferred Qualifications:
            5 or more years of relevant experience.2 years of precision grinding/machining experience. 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.

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$30k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $61k

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Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
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Constrained
Mobility
Limited
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
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Scope & responsibility
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Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

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Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-26%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024