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.

SKF Specialty Balls Colebrook, manufactures precision bearing balls for Aerospace and Automotive industries. SKF Specialty Balls works closely with customers to develop customer solutions for their applications. This SKF Site is located in Winsted, CT. 

As an SKF team member, you’ll 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.

Responsibilities Include but Not Limited to:

• Process product to specifications, including cleaning & weigh/count, and to schedules provided.
• Load/unload & operate lap machines and perform adjustments.
• Maintain oil levels, cut rates, pressures, feeds, and speeds.
• Pump tanks and change lap slurries.
• Perform in-process inspections, including ball checks, and other dimensional measurements.
• Report processing information clearly and accurately on routers and process log sheets.
• Perform assigned repairs and Preventive Maintenance.
• Assure applicable inspection equipment is in calibration before use.
• Plot results on control charts when required.
• Maintain items in Tooling Control Program.
• Maintain cleaning media and equipment.
• Identify and segregate and initiate Discrepancy Reports for nonconforming product.
• Contact supervision immediately to report equipment problems.
• Assure lot traceability.
• Read new and revised specifications when mandated.

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 up to max. 50 lbs occasionally.
• Previous experience in manufacturing process.

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: 18074

Pay $19.58 per hour

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