CNC Setup Machinist - 3rd Shift

Eaton CorporationNorth Charleston, SC
$27 - $29Onsite

About The Position

Eaton's Aerospace Division is currently seeking a CNC Setup Machinist on 3rd Shift at our Charleston, SC facility. Relocation is offered for this role. The core hours for third shift are 11:00 pm - 7:00 am Monday - Friday. The rate for this position is $26.50-$29/hr + $2.50/hr shift differential. This position is currently offering a sign-on bonus of $3,000; less applicable withholding. Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only and are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply. Associates must be employed at the time of the payout. Bonuses will be paid out in two installments: $1,000 less applicable withholding in the first (1st) paycheck. Remaining $2,000 less applicable withholding will be paid out after six (6) months of employment. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Requirements

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience operating CNC lathes and/or mills in a manufacturing or operations environment; OR an Associate's degree or higher in machining or manufacturing related discipline.
  • A minimum of one (1) years experience setting up CNC lathes and/or mills.
  • This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
  • Candidate must reside within 50 miles of Charleston, SC; or be willing to reside within this region, to be considered for this role.
  • Must currently live within the United States.
  • Able to understand and interpret blueprints and sketches including proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Able to perform basic shop math.
  • A demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

  • Technical degree in manufacturing, machining, or related field
  • Experience operating a variety of manual machines (lathes, mills, jig bore, grinders, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the transition/changeover between production runs on various CNC machines such as mills and lathes.
  • Operate select machines through the remainder of the production run while ensuring quality parts from the work cell.
  • Properly set tools in machine locations required for set-up & perform part changeover including program retrieval and input.
  • Establish work offsets (G54, G55, etc.) manually and utilizing probing technology.
  • Read, understand, and reset CNC machine program codes.
  • Calculate and input axis coordinates for CNC machines up to 3 axis’s or use spindle probe to determine work offsets.
  • Calculate and input axis coordinates X, Y and Z or use spindle probe to determine work offsets.
  • Utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing results to make adjustments to work offsets.

Benefits

  • Relocation is offered
  • Health insurance effective from the first day of employment
  • Air-conditioned and well-maintained facility
  • Paid lunch
  • Two weeks of vacation upon hire
  • Tuition assistance
  • Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.
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