Production Worker - 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation•South Bend, IN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is hiring a Production Worker in South Bend, Indiana, for the third shift. Core hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:20 a.m. The role supports a self-directed forge team in an advanced forge press operation producing parts for Eaton transmission operations. The hourly rate is $22.42, and the position is eligible for a variable incentive program. The Production Worker performs equipment and tooling setups, operates and adjusts forging and related equipment, inspects product quality, and carries out equipment checks and preventive maintenance. The role also involves communicating with teammates, supporting plant operations and continuous improvement, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and cross-training in additional skills. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and 1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. No relocation benefit is offered; candidates generally must reside within 50 miles of South Bend, Indiana, although active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographical limitation. The work involves frequent lifting or moving of forgings and dies weighing 3 to 29 pounds, standing or walking throughout the shift, and working around noise, occasional vibration, temperature changes, moisture, humidity, fumes, and graphite/water mist. Employees must be able to visually identify defects, meet production quotas, work off shifts reliably, complete paperwork, use basic computer skills, and measure parts accurately.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to frequently move or lift forgings and dies weighing 3 to 29 pounds.
Ability to stand or walk for the entire shift.
Ability to hear and communicate with teammates while working.
Ability to tolerate noise averaging 97 decibels on a time-weighted basis and occasional vibration from tools and equipment.
Ability to visually detect quality defects during production.
Ability to tolerate extreme temperature changes, wetness, humidity, fumes, and occasional graphite/water mist.
Ability to perform repetitive work and meet daily production quotas.
Dependability and ability to work off shifts.
Ability to complete required paperwork accurately and neatly.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to measure parts accurately.
Generally reside within 50 miles of South Bend, Indiana; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a machine operator.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a self-directed forge team and participate in continuous improvement.
Set up equipment and tooling according to Process Sheet Work Instructions.
Perform quality inspections using gauges, SPC tracking, blueprint reading, and visual checks of forgings.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspection checks on equipment and forklifts.
Operate and adjust the forge press, trim press, automatic loader, automatic graphite spray system, heat induction system, related controls, and spray lubricant as required.
Communicate with team members to support product quality and customer satisfaction.
Participate in teams or taskforces related to plant operations and continuous improvement.
Follow safety regulations.
Set up dies to proper stack heights and jobs to print requirements; adjust the loader, forge, and trim press as needed.
Use general knowledge of Wheelabrator operation and scales.
Verify steel billets have the correct heat code and job number, and change them as appropriate.
Keep the work area clean and safe, assist with plant housekeeping, and follow 5S standards.
Assist in training new team members.
Empty slug-out chutes and dumpsters as required.
Cross-train and continue adding skill blocks.
Perform other duties as assigned.