Operator III (Machine Shop)

Eaton Corporation•La Grange, NC

About The Position

Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is hiring an Operator III for its machine shop. The position is responsible for setting up and operating conventional, special-purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and non-metallic parts. The role also fits and assembles machine parts into complete units, applying machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, knowledge of material machinability, and layout techniques. The hourly rate is $21.90. The posting notes that salary information is a general guideline and that pay is based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations. This role involves standing for up to eight hours and regularly lifting up to 35 pounds. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. person requirements under ITAR. Eaton offers health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may depend on eligibility factors, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Understanding of basic CNC control functions, machining, and basic math functions.
At least two years of experience in a multiple-process manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of various measuring instruments and ability to read blueprints.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Ability to remain standing for an extended period, up to eight hours.
Ability to regularly lift up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of work experience in a machine shop.

Responsibilities

Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine workpiece dimensions and tolerances, operation sequence, and setup requirements.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces to guide machining.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, including mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
Calculate and set machining controls such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine-control media.
Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as needed.
Verify that finished workpieces conform to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
Run machines on a trial basis to verify the accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
Fit and assemble parts into complete assemblies using jigs, fixtures, surface plates, surface tables, hand tools, and power tools.
Verify assembly dimensions and alignment using instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
May develop specifications from general descriptions and sketch parts or products to be fabricated.
May confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.