Machine Operator

Eaton CorporationSumter, SC
$19Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator role at Eaton's ES AMER ARS division involves fabricating parts from steel, copper, or aluminum according to blueprint specifications. The position requires effective communication and teamwork to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. Eaton fosters an environment where creativity, invention, and discovery are encouraged, allowing employees to reach their full potential.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
  • Minimum one year of experience as a machine operator or a graduate of a machine certificate program.
  • Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in sheet metal fabrication including experience with standard punch and bend tooling and processes.
  • Experience reading blueprints with decibels, directional, or power flow reading, bending/assembly manufacturing diagrams or drawings, or operating instructions.
  • Experience with measuring devices (i.e., tape measure and calipers).
  • Experience with Eaton systems including DMM, Swift and AS-400.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties.
  • Set up, operate, and perform periodic maintenance on a variety of machines including tapper, shear, Finn Power, Prima Power, Franklin Punch, Vertical Press Brakes, Horizontal Press Brakes/Benders, Trumpf Laser, Ras, Spot Welder, Boschert, R41/R5 and Ehrt, based on travel documents, blueprints, and oral or written instructions.
  • Maintain expected progress of jobs in the area of assignment and communicate concerns appropriately.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and complete root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production.
  • Ensure quality by measuring finished parts with tape measure and/or calipers, performing visual inspections of material, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
  • Cross-train and stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary.

Benefits

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