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The Timken Company

Retainer Inspector

Los Alamitos, CA · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

The Retainer Inspector in the respective area or processes will inspect bearing retainers for conformance to specifications by performing the task listed in the Retainer Inspector work instructions ...

Timken

Retainer Inspector

Los Alamitos, CA · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

The Retainer Inspector in the respective area or processes will inspect bearing retainers for conformance to specifications by performing the task listed in the Retainer Inspector work instructions ...

Timken

Retainer Operator

Lebanon, NH · On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform diversified operate duties on Retainer machining equipment including C/N/C equipment for production of company product within limitations of standard procedures. Make necessary adjustments to ...

Timken

Retainer Operator

Lebanon, NH

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform diversified operate duties on Retainer machining equipment including C/N/C equipment for production of company product within limitations of standard procedures. Make necessary adjustments to ...

The Timken Company

Retainer Operator

Lebanon, NH · On-site

$21 - $25.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform diversified operate duties on Retainer machining equipment including C/N/C equipment for production of company product within limitations of standard procedures. Make necessary adjustments to ...

The Timken Company

Retainer Operator

Lebanon, NH · On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform diversified operate duties on Retainer machining equipment including C/N/C equipment for production of company product within limitations of standard procedures. Make necessary adjustments to ...

Timken

Retainer Polish/Deburr

Lebanon, NH · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Timken

Retainer Polish/Deburr

Lebanon, NH

$19 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 Company

Retainer Polish/Deburr

Lebanon, NH

$19 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 Company

Retainer Polish/Deburr

Lebanon, NH · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for retainer in the United States is $74,695.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Retainer job typically refers to a role where an individual or company is paid a fixed fee regularly to provide ongoing services as needed. This arrangement is common in legal, consulting, and creative industries, where clients require consistent access to expertise without hiring a full-time employee. Retainers offer stability for both the service provider and the client, ensuring availability and commitment. The scope of work and payment structure are usually outlined in a contract.

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To thrive as a Retainer, it is essential to have a background in legal or consulting services, with expertise in client management and specific industry knowledge relevant to the retained field. Familiarity with case management systems, project tracking tools, and sometimes certifications such as a law degree or relevant consulting qualifications can be required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and discretion help Retainers build trust and maintain long-term client relationships. These skills and qualifications are crucial for consistently delivering high-value services, managing multiple client expectations, and sustaining ongoing business engagements.

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Working as a Retainer usually involves an ongoing contractual relationship with clients, where you provide services or expertise on a regular basis, often in exchange for a fixed monthly or annual fee. This arrangement allows for flexibility, but also means you must be consistently available to address client needs, respond to requests promptly, and proactively offer guidance or solutions. Retainers often communicate frequently with client teams, manage multiple priorities, and may need to adapt quickly to shifting project scopes or environments. Over time, this continuous engagement can provide stability and opportunities to deepen industry knowledge or advance within the organization or consulting field.

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Infographic showing various Retainer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,695 per year, or $35.9 per hour.

Retainer Inspector

The Timken Company

Los Alamitos, CA • On-site

$22 - $27/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Timken rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 82 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

309th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Your Career Begins at Timken 
If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken.  Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Purpose:

The Retainer Inspector in the respective area or processes will inspect bearing retainers for conformance to specifications by performing the task listed in the Retainer Inspector work instructions and job classification.

Responsibilities:

  • Visual inspection to detect and reject for fatigue, out-of-tolerance pockets, cracked/broken tabs and excessive wear
  • Detecting and correcting nicks, dings, and dents using hand tools such as files
  • Inventory stock numbers
  • Drilling and reaming rivet holes to remove plate and cleaning out
  • Milling retainers
  • Determining condition for re-use without strip and re-plate
  • Inspecting flatness and roundness then correcting any out of specification parts
  • Determining material types
  • Maintaining expendable tooling supplies
  • Use Schenck balancing of retainers
  • Ensure that retainer meets customer specifications and meet all FAA requirements (14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station)
  • Other duties may be assigned

Basic Qualifications:

- High School Diploma

- Strong Communication & interpersonal skills

- Must possess basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

- Aero manufacturing and/or repair overhaul background preferred

- Visual inspection background preferred

Pay Range: $22 - $27

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About Timken

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The Timken Company designs a growing portfolio of engineered bearings and power transmission products that improve the reliability and efficiency of global machinery and equipment to move the world forward. Timken posted $3.8 billion in sales in 2019 and employs more than 17,000 people globally, operating from 42 countries. Why Choose Timken?

Industry

Industrial machinery manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Canton, OH, US

Year founded

1899

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