Production Worker - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•South Bend, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Production Worker - 1st Shift in South Bend, IN. This position is part of the mobility group, forging parts for several other Eaton locations to use in transmissions. Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company and global technology leader in multiple business sectors.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
1 to 3 years of Manufacturing Experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to frequently move and/or lift forgings and dies during the forging and trimming press operations weighing from 3-29lbs.
Ability to stand or walk the entire shift.
Ability to hear and talk to other teammates while working. Ability to tolerate noise at a time weighted average of 97 decibels and occasional vibration due to use of tools and equipment.
Ability to visually detect quality defects during production.
Ability to tolerate extreme temperature changes, wetness and/or humidity during production operations.
Ability to tolerate fumes from forge press, forklifts, Tennant Sweeper, welding and cutting operations. Ability to tolerate occasional graphite/water mist from forging operations.
Repetitive work environment.
Ability to produce and meet required daily quotas.
Ability to work off shifts and dependability on a daily basis.
Complete all required paperwork accurately and neatly.
Basic computer knowledge.
Measure parts accurately.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a machine operator.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a self-directed forge team within an advanced forge press operation and participate to continuously improve operations.
Perform equipment and tooling set-ups as specified by the Process Sheet Work Instructions.
Perform quality inspection including gauge usage, SPC tracking and blueprint reading. Visual inspection of forgings during production to detect any errors.
Perform preventative maintenance and inspection checks on equipment and forklifts.
Operate and make necessary adjustments to the forge press, trim press, automatic loader, automatic graphite spray system, heat induction system and all related controls. Operate spray lubricant as required.
Communicate with all other team members to assure quality product production and customer satisfaction.
Participate in teams and/or taskforces that are directly related to plant operations and continuous improvement.
Adhere to all safety regulations.
Die set up duties including setting up dies to proper stack heights and setting up jobs to print requirements. Make any adjustments on loader, forge and trim press.
Have general knowledge of Wheelabrator operation and scales.
Ensure that steel billets are of the correct heat code and job #. and change appropriately.
Keep work area clean and safe. Assist in plant housekeeping and follow 5s standards.
Assist in training new team members.
Empty slug out chutes and dumpsters as required.
Cross train and continue to add skill blocks.
Other duties as assigned.