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Multi-Machine Operator-2nd shift

Timken and Careers
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026

Personal and Professional Growth

Multi-Machine Operator-2nd shift

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60515

Lovejoy, a company within the Timken family of brands, is hiring Multi Machine Operators.

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.
Position Summary: The hours for this position are 2:00pm-10:30pm. The Multi Machine Operator is responsible for the set up and operation of equipment involved in performing operations such as Sawing, Broaching, Stamping, Drill and Tap on items similar in nature, but varying in size by performing the following duties

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Sets-up and operates production machinery, and other items similar in nature.
  • Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, and determines sequence of operations
  • Selects, positions, and secures tool in tool holder (chuck, collet or tool post),
  • Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers or fixtures.
  • Moves controls to position tool and work piece in relations to each other, and set specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut.
  • Changes holding fixtures, tools, and tool holders. Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine, and turns handwheel to feed tool to work piece or vice versa, and engages feed.
  • Adjusts speeds and feeds
  • Changes dull or broken tooling
  • Load and unload parts from machinery.
  • Turns valve handle to direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and work piece.
  • Replenish coolant reservoir
  • Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications. Maintains quality standards, checking and recording dimension and or specifications as needed; notify supervisor of any defective product or processes.
  • Moves materials, parts, tool and containers.
  • Notifies supervisor regarding difficulties with tool and materials or malfunctions of equipment.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Basic blue print reading
  • Ability to read/write in English
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Previous Lovejoy experience preferred

Physical Requirements:
  • 95% of the time on feet and running multiple machines
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs
  • Ability to lift over 50lbs with proper lifting devices
  • Repetitive movement such as twisting/bending, hand gripping is required

The pay range for this role is $19.00 - $24.00/hr and is commensurate on experience and education and could pay more or less than the posted range. This full-time position is eligible for paid time off, 401k, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision.

This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

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.



Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 5x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 14x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

  • Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  • A culture of top performance
  • A global, diverse environment
  • Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  • A conviction to improve communities around us
  • Competitive salary and benefits


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