Carrier Builder - Weekend Daylight

Eaton Group; Middlesex (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is hiring a Carrier Builder - Weekend Daylight in Middlesex, NC. This is a Friday through Sunday shift (6:00 am–6:30 pm) with a 40-hour workweek and an hourly rate of $21.47.

Role focuses on hands-on carrier repairs for braiding cells, ensuring proper carrier tension, rebuilds, and meeting operations timelines. Safety and CI practices required, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years using measurement tools (calipers, gauges, etc.).
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing/mechanical experience.
• No immigration sponsorship or STEM OPT support.
• No relocation benefit; candidates within 50 miles preferred.
• Export-controlled information requires U.S. person status.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble braiding carriers and inspect/reassemble for operation.
• Troubleshoot carrier failures during repairs and tension changes.
• Change carrier tension by interchanging springs per run order.
• Coordinate with production to meet carrier needs and rebuild demand.
• Plan work to meet operations timelines and safety requirements.
• Use drill press, angle grinder and power tools as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations and ATS across shifts to meet carrier needs.
• Maintain carrier run-time tracking in e-factory and carrier sheets.
• Support continuous improvement and adhere to safety and ethics policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Time management

Communication

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in technical field

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Drill press

Angle grinder

Power hand tools

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Carrier Builder - Weekend Daylight to join our team in Middlesex, NC!

This is a weekend daylight position that will work 6 am - 6:30 pm, Friday - Sunday. You will be compensated for a 40-hour work week.

The hourly rate for this position is $21.47 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

In this position you will be completing hands on work to support production and the facilities key manufacturing processes. The person in this position will be responsible completing carrier repairs for all the braiding cells in the facility. This position is also responsible for ensuring carrier tension changes and carrier rebuilds meet operations needs and timelines.

• Disassemble braiding carriers, complete necessary visual inspections of parts, and reassemble carriers to working condition
• Troubleshoot carrier failures during repairs (e.g. during tension changes/rebuilds)
• Change tension of carriers by interchanging carrier springs based on run order
• Coordinate with production to meet carrier tension needs and carrier rebuild demand
• Proactively plans work and holds oneself accountable to meet needs of operations
• Will use tools such as drill press, angle grinder, basic hand tools, power hand tools (e.g. plyers, allen wrench, screw drivers)
• Works collaboratively with Operations and ATS across different shifts to make sure carrier needs are met
• Collaborates with braiding operators and uses carrier tracking sheets to determine if carrier rebuilds are needed
• Uses e-factory to track carrier run times
• Maintains a safe working environment. Abides by all safety requirements. Designs safety into every process and activity.
• Drives continuous improvement through CI practices
• Follows Eaton code of ethics, harassment free workplace policy, and leadership model to help create a respectful and high performing work environment

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using measurement and hand tools (i.e. calipers, gauges, hand saws, grinders, wrenches)
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing and/or mechanical work experience
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Preferred qualifications:

• 4+ years of maintenance and/or mechanic experience
• Experience working with braider carriers
• Associates Degree in a technical field (maintenance, mechanics, machining)
• 4+ years experience working in manufacturing environment
• 2+ years experience working to deadlines

Skills:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work hands-on
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to use a computer
• Must be able to use hand tools, presses, and power hand tools
• High degree of self-accountability and initiative
• Strong time management skills
• Learning agility
• Strong communication skills for interaction with all levels of the facility
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies and processes

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. 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.