Aerospace Assembly Setup Technician

From pioneering achievements like supporting moon landings to enabling modern infrastructure and renewable energy, Timken’s legacy is built by people who make things move better. Join our 20,000 teammates across 46 countries and start contributing on day one. At Timken Aurora Bearing Company, you’ll support our Aircraft department while upholding our high standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

You arrive ready to build parts that keep aircraft moving safely. You review work instructions, sign out the required gauges from Q.A., and set them to print specifications. After a safety check—Lock Out/Tag Out verified and your area clean—you begin the first setup of the day.

• Presses: Select and change press dies, pins, and stake, stamp, and fit fixtures; install shims when needed. Adjust hydraulic pressure and stroke length to spec.
• Laser Marker: Choose and change fixtures, plates, rods, and spacers as needed; load the correct program.
• Ink Jet: Change format, adjust track and speed, and switch between rotary or track positions.
• Electro Etch: Select and change pins and pads, set parameters, and use the correct solution.
• Ovens: Set temperatures and timer values to the required ranges.
• Fit: Configure fixtures, pins, and shims for proper assembly.
• 2-Pc Swage: Select and change dies and pins; install bushings.
• Swage (Spherical Inserts): Change dies, pins, shims, and springs for accurate swaging.

With your setup complete, you run the first-piece part, verify fit, center, stake, stamp, and markings—visually, by touch, and with gauges—and make adjustments until the component meets print. You document for setup approval, then load parts, cycle equipment, and perform checks at prescribed intervals, fine-tuning as needed to maintain quality. You move parts to and from your work area, scale as required, wash parts before running, and keep all machine fluid levels maintained. Throughout, you communicate clearly with your lead or supervisor, promptly report anything unusual, and model reliability with strong attendance and punctuality.

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or trade education preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and solid shop math
• Comfort following detailed written and verbal instructions
• Clear, professional communication with teammates, suppliers, and plant leadership

• Equipment Troubleshooting; general Troubleshooting Skills
• 5 Why (root cause analysis)
• ITAR Compliance
• Use of Visual Inspection Aids
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Shop Math Skills
• AS9100 Experience
• Blueprint Reading

• Punch Press

Hourly pay: $18.50–$21.86, based on experience and education. This full-time role includes eligibility for paid time off, 401(k), and a comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• …and much more!

Timken is a place where you can advance at your own pace. Bring your curiosity, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality, and together we’ll push the limits of what’s possible in the world of motion—on our planet and beyond.