Machine Operator - Weekend Shift

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator fabricates steel, aluminum, and cast-metal components according to blueprint specifications and collaborates effectively with team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals. This role involves promoting a safe, inclusive, and well-organized work environment by following all company policies, properly using PPE, performing 5S tasks, and completing daily equipment safety checks. The operator will set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on various machines, monitor job progress, perform quality checks, identify nonconforming parts, and troubleshoot machine or product issues. Additionally, the role includes identifying process-improvement opportunities, conducting root cause analysis, preparing equipment for daily operation, and communicating equipment issues or improvement suggestions to supervisors or team leads.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive abilities, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups within a team-oriented environment.
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle or feel objects and materials.
Frequently required to stoop and perform tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to or exceeding 50 pounds.
Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color distinction.

Nice To Haves

Background as a machine operator or completion of a machine operation certificate program.
Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication, including the use of standard punch and bend tooling and related processes.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing diagrams, technical drawings, and operating instructions.
Proficient in using measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers.
Familiarity with Eaton systems, including DMM and AS‑400.

Responsibilities

Fabricates steel, aluminum, and cast-metal components according to blueprint specifications.
Collaborates effectively with team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
Promotes a safe, inclusive, and well-organized work environment by following all company policies, properly using PPE, performing 5S tasks, and completing daily equipment safety checks.
Sets up, operates, and performs routine maintenance on various machines, including the shear, Finn Power, Prima, horizontal press brakes/benders, and Trumpf Laser, using travel documents, blueprints, and written or verbal instructions.
Monitors job progress, performs quality checks using tape measures, calipers, and visual inspection, identifies nonconforming parts, and troubleshoots machine or product issues.
Identifies process-improvement opportunities and conducts root cause analysis to resolve production or quality concerns.
Prepares equipment for daily operation, ensures proper functioning of machinery, and communicates equipment issues or improvement suggestions to supervisors or team leads.