CNC Setup Machinist- 2nd Shift

Eaton CorporationNorth Charleston, SC
$27 - $29Onsite

About The Position

Eaton's Aerospace Division is seeking a CNC Setup Machinist for their 2nd Shift at the Charleston, SC facility. This role involves leading the transition and changeover between production runs on various CNC machines, including mills and lathes. The machinist will also operate select machines to complete production runs while ensuring the quality of parts produced. Relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • 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) year experience setting up CNC lathes and/or mills.
  • This position requires access to export-controlled 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.
  • Must currently live within the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

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 axes or use a spindle probe to determine work offsets.
  • Calculate and input axis coordinates X, Y, and Z or use a spindle probe to determine work offsets.
  • Utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing results to make adjustments to work offsets.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
  • Sign-on bonus of $3,000
  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
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