Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician

Eaton Corporation; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's IS AER ITD division in Camarillo, CA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician to support daily floor activities and drive Lean/CI initiatives.

Core shift hours are 6am–2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with an hourly rate of $25–$30. The role focuses on 5S+, data analysis, and productivity improvements, partnering with manufacturing and engineering to train teams and sustain CI standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of experience in a continuous improvement role.
• Experience practicing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Export-controlled information requires U.S. person status as defined by U.S. law.
• Must reside within a 50 mile radius of Camarillo, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 5S+ programs across all operational areas; conduct regular audits and track results, drive corrective actions and accountability, train teams on 5S+ standards and expectations.
• Assist with develop, standardize, and maintain visual management systems (production boards, KPI boards, tier boards; visual controls for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity; workplace organization and labeling).
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities (Kaizen events, training; problem-solving using structured methods such as A3, 5 Whys).
• Perform Gemba walks to identify opportunities and sustain standards.
• Partner with supervisors and operators to reinforce CI culture.
• Track and report progress on CI initiatives and metrics.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing principles

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

5S+ methods

Kaizen events facilitation

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER ITD division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician at our Camarillo, CA facility! Core shift hours align to 1st shift, from 6am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday.

The hourly rate for this position is $25 - $30 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.

Beyond base pay, we offer eligibility on day 1 to benefits like PTO, Paid Parental leave for all, medical, dental, and vision insurance; along with 401k match and Eaton contribution.

To view our full benefits, check out: Eaton Benefits

What you’ll do:

The CI Technician is responsible for day-to-day floor support for continuous improvement and productivity improvements. In this role you will make process improvements through attending Tier Meetings collecting and analyzing data to improve safety, productivity, 5S+, and cost. You will work closely with manufacturing and engineering functions to ensure we’re providing adequate Lean/CI training to all employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with 5S+ programs across all operational areas
  • Conduct regular audits and track results
  • Drive corrective actions and accountability
  • Train teams on 5S+ standards and expectations
• Assist with develop, standardize, and maintain visual management systems
  • Production boards, KPI boards, tier boards
  • Visual controls for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
  • Workplace organization and labeling
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities
  • Kaizen events (RIE)
  • Training
  • Problem-solving using structured methods (A3, 5 Whys, etc.)
• Perform Gemba walks to identify opportunities and sustain standards
• Partner with supervisors and operators to reinforce CI culture
• Track and report progress on CI initiatives and metrics

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• 1 year of experience in a continuous improvement role
• Experience practicing Lean Manufacturing principles
• Minimum 1 years of manufacturing experience
• 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
• Must reside within a 50 mile radius of Camarillo, CA. Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement

Preferred

• Experience in participating and/or leading continuous improvement events
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience

Position Criteria

• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with front‑line teams
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

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