Machine Operator - Weekend Shift

Eaton Corporation • Greenwood, SC

8d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Machine Operator - Weekend Shift.
The rate for this position is $18.00 per hour. The hours are Friday through Sunday from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm.This role includes a weekend shift premium, providing 40 hours of pay for a 36‑hour schedule.
This position is also eligible for a variable pay incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
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.
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.

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. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered 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.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• fabricates steel, aluminum, and cast‑metal components according to blueprint specifications
• collaborates 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.

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees