Tufting Operator

Eaton Corporation • East Providence, RI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Union Position Notice: This role is part of a unionized workforce. After completing 60 days of employment, employees will be eligible to bid on other union positions within the organization. Positions within the union are awarded based on a combination of qualifications and seniority. Set up and operate tufting cell equipment consisting of the following; Hanking Machine, Plasma Welder, Rapid Air Chopper. Perform assembly operation, tackweld flow deflectors, mark, clean, wax, and packaging seals Work from prints, method sheets, sketches and/or verbal instructions to produce parts in accordance with acceptable quality and quantity levels. Use general measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, depth gages, indicators, comparators, plug and ring gages, measure bristle stiffness, and similar instruments. Check own work after first piece inspection by Group Leader or Supervisor. Report faulty operations, defective materials, or unusual conditions to Group Leader/Supervisor. Follow all prescribed safety precautions, company rules, and regulations. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Rumford, RI will be considered.
• Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tufting cell equipment consisting of the following; Hanking Machine, Plasma Welder, Rapid Air Chopper
• Perform assembly operation, tackweld flow deflectors, mark, clean, wax, and packaging seals
• Work from prints, method sheets, sketches and/or verbal instructions to produce parts in accordance with acceptable quality and quantity levels
• Use general measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, depth gages, indicators, comparators, plug and ring gages, measure bristle stiffness, and similar instruments
• Check own work after first piece inspection by Group Leader or Supervisor
• Report faulty operations, defective materials, or unusual conditions to Group Leader/Supervisor
• Follow all prescribed safety precautions, company rules, and regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED