CNC Rotary Grind Machinist - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Rumford (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a CNC Rotary Grind Machinist for the 2nd shift at our Rumford, RI facility. The role involves setting up and operating CNC grinders to perform precise grinding tasks on various steels and alloys, following blueprints and operation sheets.

A unionized site with a 60-day probation period applies. Expect to load part data into CNC controls, run multiple machines, and verify dimensions with precision instruments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related grinding experience in Internal, External, Surface Grinding Machines or CNC Turning Machines.
• Proven ability to operate and set up grinding equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and operation sheets.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC rotary grinding machine to perform height grinding, face chamfer, and other grinding operations.
• Load and modify information in CNC control when necessary.
• Set up and use measuring tools to verify size and run accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area and report issues to supervisors.

Skills

Grinding experience

CNC Turning

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a CNC Rotary Grind Machinist - 2nd Shift to join our team in Rumford, RI!

The core hours are 3 pm - 11 pm, Monday - Friday.

The hourly rate for this position is $34.73 per hour + $0.60 shift premium.

The Rumford, RI facility is a unionized location. There is a 60 day probationary period, after which you will be considered a union member and begin paying union dues.

What you’ll do:

• Set-up and operate CNC Rotary Grinding Machine to perform overall height grinding, face chamfer, and other grinding operations on steels, stainless steels, chrome hard face, etc. Working from blueprints, operation sheets, method sheets, sketches, and/or verbal instructions.

• Operator will be required to load and modify information in CNC control when necessary.

• Setup etching machine to etch Hydrodynamic feature on mating rings.

• Occasionally running prototype and/or experimental parts. Load parts into oven for baking, assembly of seals. Lap faces to blueprint specifications using appropriate lapping machines.

• Select proper wheels and diamond type dressers to perform various grinding operations and set proper feeds and speeds. Set-up magnetic or air chucks, face plates, holding fixtures, collets, etc.

• Set-up and use micrometers, verniers, depth gauges, height gauges, dial bore gauges, three jaw comparators, jo-blocks, and other instruments to establish size and check machine set-up and run.

• Inspect seal and mating ring faces to blueprint requirements using specified measuring equipment.

• Responsible for own work.

• Have set-up verified by Supervisor or group leader before proceeding.

• Operator will be required to run multiple machines.

• Report faulty operations, defective material, or conditions to Supervisor or group leader. Observe company safety rules and regulations.

• Maintain work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and orderly manner.

• Move parts as required.

• Assume Gearbox and PWA Repair Station Technician job descriptions when Mating Ring Cell machinery is down, cell is out of work or when deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 1 year of related grinding experience in one of the following:

• Internal, External, Surface Grinding Machines or CNC Turning Machines

• 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.

This position is classified as a safety‑sensitive role under applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete a DOT‑required pre‑employment drug test.

Individuals hired into this role remain subject to ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing, including random testing, in accordance with federal regulations. Eaton maintains a drug‑and alcohol‑free workplace and expects all applicants to understand and comply with these requirements. Additional information is available from the site Designated Employer Representative (DER) or the FAA Drug Abatement Division: About the Drug Abatement Division | Federal Aviation Administration .

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