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Metallurgical Attendant

The Timken Company
Iron, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026
Your Career Begins at Timken! Timken is a U.S manufacturing company with over 125 years of business. If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken.

Location: Iron Station, NC.

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Night Shift

Schedule: 7pm-7am, 4 on 4 off

Pay Range: Starting pay $21.50/hr, Top pay $27.80/hr.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Benefits start on first day of employment.
  • 401(k) retirement 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 on day one.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Position Summary

Timken is seeking a dedicated and skilled Metallurgical Attendant to join our Metallurgical team. In this role you will perform metallurgical checks for hardness and case depth, set up and calibrate various gauges. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety and quality standards and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Checks materials for hardness using Rockwell Hardness Tester.
  • Prepares samples for testing and completing sample testings.
  • Set up and calibrate gauges according to specifications.
  • Perform routine inspections and measurements of product to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Troubleshoots gauges, gauging equipment and machine parts for cause of improper operation using indicators, micrometers, and hand tools.
  • Occasionally perform minor repairs and adjustments to gauging equipment.
  • Collaborate with team members and management to achieve production goals.
  • Follows all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

  • Experience as a Metallurgical Attendant or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Mechanical aptitude and understanding of metallurgy.
  • Ability to read and interpret specifications, acceptance criteria and engineered drawings.
  • Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

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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