Grinder Operator - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Timbercreek Canyon, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is seeking a Grinder Operator for its Amarillo, Texas facility. The role performs foundry finishing functions, including shakeout, shot blasting, sorting, and visual inspection of castings. The operator handles castings and removes defects using grinding equipment according to established procedures, while following safety requirements and maintaining an orderly work area. The position involves working in a heavy industrial production environment around molten metal and large manufacturing equipment, with 10-hour days and possible overtime or schedule flexibility to cover work on other shifts. The hourly rate is $19.15. Eaton offers health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work; eligibility and options may vary.

Requirements

At least 6 consecutive months of manufacturing experience.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
Understand and use lockout/tagout procedures.
Work at varied heights using fall protection as required.
Ability to stand and/or walk for 8–12 hours and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear a respirator.
Ability to become forklift certified.
Ability to climb ladders.
Ability to work around molten metal in a hot production environment and flex personal schedule for unexpected overtime or work on other shifts.
Ability to communicate effectively and work with employees throughout the plant.
Remain alert to risks while performing repetitive work on an abrasive grinding wheel.
Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment with large manufacturing equipment for 10-hour days.
Candidates must live within 50 miles of Amarillo, Texas; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using grinding wheels.
Prior experience in an industrial setting.
Understanding of material movement.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and manually sort castings according to finishing needs.
Use a snag grinder and/or face grinder to remove casting defects following established procedures.
Place castings in appropriate containers to prevent product mixing.
Clean castings using a shot-blast machine.
Direct castings from the conveyor into tubs during the shakeout operation.
Handle, inspect, and sort castings according to finishing needs.
Perform material-handling duties as required.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.