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Location: Hanover, PA
Shift: 2nd (3PM - 11PM)
Full Time, USW Opportunity
US Citizenship is Required

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 bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.

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.

In Hanover, PA we produce Rings and Seals for the Aerospace and Industrial markets. Extreme product range fragmentation, complex product design, very high-quality standards and traceability requirements are the peculiarity of our Business Unit. We are looking to hire a Machine Operator to work 2nd Shift (3PM - 11PM). All hourly employees will be part of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). Due to the nature of the work, US citizenship is required.

Role Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Follow all plant safety rules and procedures.
• Follow all 5S and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Read and understand blueprints, sketches, and process sheets.
• Perform machine set-up and operation.
• Utilize gages and tooling within the department for set ups and operations.
• Make fixtures as needed.
• Assist with experimental production and trial production parts for engineering.
• Use calipers and micrometers.
• Work within tight tolerances per production routers.
• Assist others in developing methods and procedures.
• Set-up machines for General Operators.
• May be required to wash rings and dip in protective coating.
• Perform preventative maintenance function within work cell.
• Communicate with department lead and supervisor on regular basis.
• Use of a variety of instruments and tools such as face grinder, mills, manual lathe, internal grinder and outside diameter grinder, micrometer/caliper, etc.

Job Requirements:

• Due to the nature of the business, candidate must be a US Citizen.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Flexibility with work hours during training period.
• Ability to stand for 8-hours per day, 5-days per week.
• Ability to lift 35-pounds (anything over 35-pounds will use lift assist or team lift).
• All hourly employees will be part of the United Steelworkers Union (USW).
• Requires continuous attention to operations.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, sketches, and process sheets.
• Ability to make fixtures as needed.
• Ability to use calipers and micrometers on a daily basis.
• Confidence in working within tight tolerances per production routers
• Manufacturing operator experience a plus.

What You'll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a robust vacation policy and 14 paid holidays!

SKF Celebrates Diversity in the Workplace! We actively develop ourselves and our teams to enable outstanding delivery. We trust the strength of diverse teams and encourage agile ways of working.

Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Many options for best in class medical and dental plans to fit your needs, and a wellness plan. Health and welfare benefits begins on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Invest in your Future. SKF offers amazing retirement options! Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 3% of all eligible 401k earnings contribution (100% Vested after 1 year of service).

SKF Cares! The four fundamental cornerstones of SKF Care - Business, Environment, Employees, and the Community are critical for us to sustain long-term success.

Much more! Growth opportunities, voluntary critical illness coverage, voluntary legal plan, employee assistance program, life insurance, vehicle discount programs, mobile phone discounts, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!


Reports to: Production Supervisor
Location: Hanover, PA
Job ID: 19694

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