Machine Operator

Location: Winsted, CT

About SKF:
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

About the Position:
This is a unique opportunity to start on the ground floor of SKF and work your way up! Working in this facility will involve learning very specific skills unique to this branch of SKF. These rare skills are in high demand! You will learn skills that you cannot learn in any school as a machine operator at this SKF location!
SKF Specialty Balls Colebrook, manufactures precision bearing balls for Aerospace and Automotive industries. SKF Specialty Balls works closely with customers to develop unique customer solutions for their applications. This SKF Site is in Winsted, CT.

Are you interested in being part of the elite few that have the skills to produce these custom speciality precision bearings?
Apply today!

Responsibilities Include but Not Limited to:

• Work in a safe manner at all times, alert management of hazardous conditions.
• Read new and revised specifications as mandated.
• Process product to specifications, including cleaning & weigh/count, and to schedules provided.
• Operate induction heater & box furnace for hot forged product.
• Ensure thermal equipment and instrumentation are calibrated and chart recorders are operating.
• Utilize and maintain insulated containers.
• Verify raw material selected is properly released and confirm wire/rod size.
• Ensure raw material heat matches manufacturing router.
• Set up & operate headers, perform adjustments, and sharpen/polish tooling.
• Perform in-process inspections, including dimensional measurement, visual inspection, and ball weight.
• Report processing information on routers and process log sheets.
• Perform assigned repairs and Preventive Maintenance.
• Verify applicable inspection/processing equipment is in calibration before use.
• Plot results on control charts.
• Maintain items in Tooling Control Program.
• Identify, segregate, and initiate Discrepancy Reports for nonconforming product.
• Contact supervision immediately to report equipment problems.
• Ensure lot traceability.
• Participate in the Cross Training program and work.
• Cover for vacations as needed in other trained areas.

Physical Requirements:

• Varied postures – sitting, standing, leaning forward, turning side to side.
• Transports product from one area to another.
• Use of Hand Carts – pushing.
• Use of Hoist - pulling.
• Standing, sitting, walking in general.
• Pushing, carrying, or lifting to max. 50 lbs. occasionally.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED or higher degree.
• Mechanically inclined with excellent math skills.
• Experience working with Machine Shop Math.
• Own a pair of Steel Toed Boots.
• Previous experience in manufacturing process.
• Able to be very precise when taking measurements.
• This position is compliant to US government ITAR requirements.
• Due to the nature of the business, U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

What You’ll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work /life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being, and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

SKF Celebrates Diversity in the Workplace. We strive to embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable, environment that promotes leadership, engagement, and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor
Location: Winsted, CT
Job ID: 18350

Pay $19.58 per hour

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