CNC Machinist III - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Irvine, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is hiring a CNC Machinist III at its Irvine, California facility. This is a second-shift role with core hours from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The hourly rate is $34.00, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential, and the position is eligible for a variable incentive program. Compensation is based on skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. The Machinist III sets up, adjusts, and operates a variety of machine tools, including engine lathes, mills, CNC machines, CNC lathes, and drill presses, and performs deburring. The role involves machining operations requiring skill and dimensional accuracy, setting up and operating CNC machines using part-specific programs and work instructions through a DNC link, and working from drawings and specifications with precision measuring instruments. The machinist works under general supervision, with work subject to progress and final inspection. The position requires compliance with safety requirements, use of personal protective equipment, safe operation of equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized work area according to 5S standards. The employee may occasionally be required to work beyond normal hours based on workload and may perform other related duties as assigned. This role requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. person definition under applicable U.S. Government export regulations. Relocation benefits are not offered, and candidates generally must reside within 50 miles of Irvine; active-duty military candidates are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • At least five years of previous work experience as a machinist.
  • Lathe experience with 2–3 axes.
  • Must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable export regulations: a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
  • Candidates must generally reside within 50 miles of Irvine, California; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous work experience in the aerospace industry.
  • Milling 4-axis experience.
  • Mazak machining experience.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, adjust, and operate engine lathes, mills, CNC machines, CNC lathes, and drill presses, and perform deburring.
  • Perform drilling, tapping, reaming, and boring while maintaining dimensional accuracy.
  • Create setups and operate CNC machines using the specified program, part number, and work instructions through a DNC link on a computer.
  • Work from drawings and specifications using a variety of precision measuring instruments.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and apply an understanding of geometric tolerances.
  • Inspect completed work and complete the appropriate inspection paperwork.
  • Operate both lathes and Mill/Turn 5-Axis machines.
  • Rotate among different machine types to become competent in their operation.
  • Participate in Lean initiatives, including continuous improvement.
  • Comply with safety requirements, use personal protective equipment, and operate equipment safely and competently.
  • Meet departmental safety objectives and goals, and maintain an assigned work area that is clean, organized, and orderly according to 5S standards.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Work beyond normal working hours from time to time as workload dictates.

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
  • Variable incentive program.
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