Machine Operator (Spiral) - Daylight 4x10's

Eaton CorporationMiddlesex, NC
Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Machine Operator (Spiral) - Daylight 4x10's to join our team in Middlesex, NC! This is a daylight role that will work a 4x10 schedule of 6 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. The hourly rate for this position is $24.04 per hour. The Machine Operator (Spiral) is responsible for setting up and operating wire winders to produce a spiral wrap over Teflon® tubing. They set up and operate braiders for PTFE and the larger diameter hose. They complete complex set-ups with precise and tighter tolerances. Prep and clean mandrels, operate Pole-Up & Strip-Out and operate overhead crane, and operate inline proof tester as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience using hand and power tools
  • Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Nice To Haves

  • Minimum of 1 year experience with computer transactions in ERP system
  • Minimum of 1 year experience operating an overhead crane
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working in aerospace manufacturing
  • Basic math skills, attention to detail, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good problem-solving, prioritization and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work on a team
  • Ability to learn computer transactions and learn how to operate production equipment successfully.
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds unaided with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Move materials and carriers based on work order and set up sheets to work station
  • Set up braider: string up carriers, loading carriers onto braiders, pull wire from carrier and string up die per specifications, feed mandrel/hose into the braider, set up tape machine
  • Complete quality checks on braided hose, this includes pick counts, outer diameter, high wires, score lines
  • Strip and set-up winders, be able to perform daily maintenance on wire winder which includes tension checks, roller checks and break pad changes etc.
  • Pull catenary to ensure wire meets specified quality standards
  • Proof test samples of finished hose. Proof test built hose on inline proof tester.
  • Load and strip PTFE tubing from steel mandrels before/after braiding.
  • Safely utilize overhead crane to move mandrels to/from braiders and departments.
  • Operate oven to bake wire
  • Use overhead hoist to lift spools of wire onto wire winders
  • Move wire and tape from storage to work area based on router and work order
  • Coil and place braided hose on pallets for proof testing
  • Perform duties relative to production in the assigned area and is able to operate all equipment and machinery in the assigned area.
  • Produce a quality product, safely, on-time, and with the least cost possible.
  • Review work orders, specifications or instructions to determine material, ingredients, procedures, components and settings. Accurately record data on process travelers.
  • Accurately complete computer transactions as necessary (labor & scrap transactions, inventory disbursements & cycle counts, etc.).
  • Participate in cell/team activities including, but not limited to, team meetings, problem-solving, CI events, etc.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment through effective housekeeping, 5S+ and TPM practices
  • Follow all plant, safety, and environmental rules and regulations. Support plant lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Model the Eaton ethical conduct policy, Eaton Leadership Model, the Eaton Values and Philosophy, and comply with all other corporate, plant, and regulatory policies and regulations as applicable.
  • Perform all other duties as required.

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
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