Inspection Machine Operator - overnight 4x10's

Eaton Corporation • Middlesex, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is hiring an Inspection Machine Operator in Middlesex, North Carolina. The position works a four-day, 10-hour overnight schedule from 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday through Wednesday. Overtime may extend beyond these hours based on business needs. The hourly rate is $21.47; actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations.

The operator inspects and measures tubes, performs proof testing and flex rolling, removes defective products, records production information, and maintains the assigned manufacturing area in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures. The work areas include Inspection, Proof Testing, and Flex Roll.

The role involves operating production equipment, using X-ray and other measuring tools, recording information on paperwork and in computer systems, following work orders and specifications, and contributing to team, safety, quality, lean, and continuous-improvement activities. The work takes place indoors, with possible exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, and fumes. It requires near-constant concentrated attention as conditions and stimuli change quickly.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of manufacturing experience. The position requires access to export-controlled information, so applicants must meet the stated U.S.-person definition. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or relocation benefits; candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the work location, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Must meet the job posting’s definition of a U.S. person because the position requires access to export-controlled information.
• Basic math skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Ability to learn computer transactions.
• Ability to learn and successfully operate production equipment.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds unaided, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Candidates generally must be within 50 miles of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of inspection experience.
• At least 1 year of experience with computer transactions in an ERP system.
• At least 1 year of experience working in aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and measure tube dimensions against specifications using X-ray and appropriate measuring tools, and accurately record results on paperwork.
• Proof test tubes.
• Record production data, including footage and scrap or defects, on appropriate paperwork such as process travelers.
• Discard or reject tubes that do not meet specifications.
• Load the turntable and place the reel in the take-up.
• Set up the Lasermic.
• Staple the end to the reel, inspect for defects, and place tape at splices.
• Set up and operate the flex roller.
• Perform production duties in the assigned area and operate the equipment and machinery there.
• Review work orders, specifications, and instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, and settings.
• Complete necessary computer transactions in systems such as MFGPro, including labor and scrap transactions, inventory disbursements, cycle counts, expense items, and DMRs.
• Participate in cell and team activities, including meetings, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement events.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment using housekeeping, 5S+, and TPM practices.
• Follow plant, safety, environmental, and regulatory rules and requirements.
• Support plant lean, safety, quality, and continuous-improvement efforts.
• Model Eaton’s ethical conduct policy, Culture Model, Values, and Philosophy, and comply with applicable corporate, plant, and regulatory policies.
• Follow job-specific and facility-wide health and safety procedures; report safety issues and suggestions to management and correct issues when able.
• Participate in accident, injury, and illness prevention, including work-station risk assessments, hazard identification and correction, and accident or near-miss investigations.
• Participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency, contribute suggestions for program improvement, and implement regulatory compliance requirements in the assigned work area.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED