Production Support Operator (Regs Winding)-2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation • Nacogdoches, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a Production Support Operator to support transformer-coil production at its Nacogdoches, Texas facility. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; overtime may extend beyond those hours and may be mandatory. Pay is $19.75 per hour plus a $1.35 shift differential.

The role performs a variety of production-support tasks across workstations, including ovens, kitting, paper cutting and slitting, setup, hot pressing, coil compression and baking, thermal folding, assembly and welding, and material handling. The operator prepares and distributes materials, supports coil-winding productivity, operates production and material-handling equipment, and follows safety and quality procedures. The position requires physical work, including lifting up to 40 pounds, and the ability to work in hot and noisy environments.

Eaton offers health benefits effective on the first day of employment, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, an educational assistance program, wellness reimbursement, and other benefits. No relocation benefit is offered, and candidates generally must be within 50 miles of the facility; active-duty military candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

• Adhere to safety protocols, housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic; accurately understand written and verbal work instructions; and uphold Eaton’s values and philosophy.
• Perform basic mathematical functions as required.
• Actively participate in problem-solving to contribute to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Be able to obtain a valid Eaton forklift certification after completing onsite training.
• Lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks including bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Use the specified personal protective equipment, including over-the-elbow sleeves, welding gloves and sleeves, safety glasses, brazing glasses, a welding hood or shield, ear plugs, steel-toe footwear, and metatarsal guards.
• Work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.
• Be within 50 miles of the Nacogdoches, Texas facility, unless an active-duty military service member candidate, who is exempt from the geographic limitation.
• Not require employment immigration sponsorship or support from Eaton for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks across production workstations, including ovens, kitting, paper cutting and slitting, setup, hot press/compression and baking, thermal fold, assembly weld booth, and material handling.
• Verify the size, part number, condition, and quantity of issued materials.
• Match coils and cores, gather small parts from kitting, and retrieve leads from the welding booth.
• Prepare, collect, and distribute materials needed for coil winding.
• Assemble kits for coil orders and stock bins with coil materials.
• Based on process release orders, weld low-voltage leads and cut copper leads and ground straps.
• Compress coils using hydraulic jacks or presses and load or unload them onto conveyors, pallets, or racks for baking in industrial ovens.
• Inspect units for errors, load units onto racks, and scan and load them into bake ovens.
• Return unused materials to designated locations, mark them properly for inventory accuracy, and move finished coils to the oven area.
• Perform tasks that optimize product flow and maximize coil-winder productivity.
• Operate machines for sizing, cutting, and drilling winding-process materials.
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack to transport materials and finished products as needed.
• Oversee and enforce lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safe equipment deactivation and isolation in accordance with OSHA regulations and organizational safety guidelines.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the facility.
• Achieve and maintain target production rates or output levels.
• Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance program.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Other health and welfare benefits and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may depend on eligibility factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed