Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

17h•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 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. The operator will set up, operate, and perform 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. They will monitor job progress, perform quality checks using measuring devices and visual inspection, identify nonconforming parts, and troubleshoot machine or product issues. Additionally, the operator will identify process-improvement opportunities and conduct root cause analysis to resolve production or quality concerns, and prepare equipment for daily operation, ensure proper functioning of machinery, and communicate equipment issues or improvement suggestions to supervisors or team leads.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered (Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt).
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a machine operator or a graduate of a machine certificate program.
Experience in sheet metal fabrication including experience with standard punch and bend tooling and processes.
Experience reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams or drawings, or operating instructions.
Experience with measuring devices (i.e. tape measure and calipers).
Experience with Eaton systems including DMM and AS-400.

Responsibilities

Fabricate steel, aluminum, and cast-metal components according to blueprint specifications.
Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
Promote 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.
Set up, operate, and perform 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.
Monitor job progress, perform quality checks using tape measures, calipers, and visual inspection, identify nonconforming parts, and troubleshoot machine or product issues.
Identify process‑improvement opportunities and conduct root cause analysis to resolve production or quality concerns.
Prepare equipment for daily operation, ensure proper functioning of machinery, and communicate equipment issues or improvement suggestions to supervisors or team leads.