Die Setter/Punch Press Operator (Weekend Shift)
About The Position
Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is seeking a Die Setter/Punch Press Operator for its weekend shift in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This hands-on manufacturing role involves setting up and operating punch presses with progressive automatic dies and automatic feed equipment. The operator performs die changes, adjusts press and feed settings, completes trial runs and first-part inspections, and helps maintain safe, efficient production. The hourly rate is $25.56–$33.07, including an 11.12% weekend shift premium. Core hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday. The facility is climate-controlled. No relocation is offered, and candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the Fayetteville facility; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation. Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- At least six months of experience setting dies in a manufacturing environment, or two years of machinist experience, or graduation from a technical school Tool & Die or Machining program.
- Demonstrated proficiency reading and working from drawings and/or blueprints.
- Ability to drive a forklift and obtain forklift certification.
- Candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the Fayetteville, North Carolina facility; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
- Applicants must not require employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with machine operation.
- Previous experience operating a punch press machine.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate punch presses using progressive automatic dies and automatic feed equipment.
- Install, calibrate, change, and dismantle dies, and move dies to the tool room when sharpening or maintenance is required.
- Adjust presses and power or automatic feeds during initial setup and throughout production.
- Perform trial runs, first-part inspections, and periodic quality checks using manufacturing information, drawings, and blueprints; make necessary adjustments.
- Troubleshoot jams and minor equipment or tooling issues, and perform routine maintenance on punches, dies, hydraulic clamping systems, feeders, and related equipment.
- Move dies, coils, components, and materials using approved material-handling equipment, ensuring the correct parts and documentation move to the next process.
- Maintain accurate production and quality records, and keep equipment and the work area clean, orderly, and safe.
Benefits
- Health benefits and vacation time available from the first day of employment.
- 80 hours of paid holidays.
- Bi-weekly pay.
- Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Climate-controlled work environment.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid parental leave.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Wellness reimbursement.
- Additional health and welfare benefits and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may depend on eligibility factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
