NC/CNC Machine Set-Up & Operate - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is hiring an NC/CNC Machine Set-Up & Operate employee for first shift. Core hours are 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the hourly rate is $25.89. The role involves setting up and operating a variety of machine shop equipment to perform machining work on production and special castings, working with multiple metals and meeting finish and tolerance requirements. The position is limited to candidates within a 50-mile radius of Syracuse, New York, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates. No relocation benefit is offered. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Eaton states that it provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors, including geographic location, date of hire, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
  • At least two years of previous work experience in NC/CNC setup and operation.
  • Candidates must be within a 50-mile radius of Syracuse, New York, unless they are active-duty military service member candidates.
  • Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and perform a wide variety of setups and machining operations using machine shop equipment, including engine lathes, vertical turret lathes, radial drill presses, spindle drill presses, shapers, surface grinders, and horizontal and vertical milling machines.
  • Use necessary machine attachments and select tools, feeds, and speeds based on material and finish requirements.
  • Square up and lay out production runs or special castings for machining to close tolerances.
  • Machine a variety of metals, including steel, iron, brass, bronze, and aluminum.
  • Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble jigs and fixtures to facilitate work.
  • Determine operation sequences and make computations for dividing heads, angles, tapers, fits, and assembly.
  • Check parts for adequate finish allowance, defective material, or faulty operation.
  • Maintain equipment, machines, and the work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition in compliance with 5S processes.

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work
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