Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

3d•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 position 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 role involves setting up, operating, and performing 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. The operator will monitor job progress, perform quality checks using tape measures, calipers, and visual inspection, identify nonconforming parts, and troubleshoot machine or product issues. Additionally, the role requires identifying process-improvement opportunities and conducting root cause analysis to resolve production or quality concerns. The operator will prepare equipment for daily operation, ensure proper functioning of machinery, and communicate equipment issues or improvement suggestions to supervisors or team leads. This describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

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

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 (shear, Finn Power, Prima, horizontal press brakes/benders, Trumpf Laser) using travel documents, blueprints, and written or verbal instructions.
Monitor job progress and 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 and ensure proper functioning of machinery.
Communicate equipment issues or improvement suggestions to supervisors or team leads.