Machine Operator

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC

5d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is hiring a Production Associate, Machine Operator to fabricate parts from steel, copper, or aluminum according to blueprint specifications. The position works with a team to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals and requires working with some degree of independence while making decisions that affect the workgroup. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. The hourly rate is $19.25, and the position is eligible for a variable incentive program. No relocation benefit is offered; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Sumter facility. The operator sets up, operates, and performs periodic maintenance on a variety of fabrication machines, follows travel documents, blueprints, and instructions, monitors job progress, and communicates concerns. Responsibilities also include supporting a safe and inclusive work culture, meeting quality expectations, identifying process improvements, conducting root cause analysis, inspecting and measuring finished parts, troubleshooting errors, and cross-training to cover other functions as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of machine-operator experience or graduation from a machine certificate program. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. The work environment regularly involves noise and frequently involves dust. Physical duties include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling materials, and frequently lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds and pushing or pulling up to or greater than 35 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
At least one year of machine-operator experience or graduation from a machine certificate program.
Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in a team environment.
Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the Sumter facility; relocation benefits are not offered.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sheet metal fabrication, including standard punch and bend tooling and processes.
Experience reading blueprints with decibels, directional, or power flow reading, bending or assembly manufacturing diagrams or drawings, or operating instructions.
Experience using measuring devices such as tape measures and calipers.
Experience with Eaton systems including DMM, Swift, and AS-400.

Responsibilities

Fabricate steel, copper, or aluminum parts according to blueprint specifications.
Comply with policies and safety procedures, use personal protective equipment and equipment properly, and perform 5S duties.
Use travel documents, blueprints, and oral or written instructions to set up, operate, and perform periodic maintenance on assigned machines.
Maintain expected job progress and communicate concerns appropriately.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and conduct root cause analysis in response to quality or production issues.
Ensure quality by measuring finished parts with a tape measure or calipers, visually inspecting material, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
Cross-train and cover other employees or job functions when necessary.
Work with team members to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals and assigned objectives.