FAB Senior Copper Machine Operator - WKND Shift

Eaton Corporation; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Arden, NC is seeking a FAB Senior Copper Machine Operator for the WKND Shift. The role operates fabrication machinery and reads blueprints to ensure parts meet specifications. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and experience reading calipers, protractors, and tape measures.

Must live within 50 miles of Arden and be able to work overtime as needed. Eaton emphasizes safety, TPM, 5S+ practices, and offers equal employment opportunities; training and growth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Experience reading calipers, protractors, and tape measures.
• Experience reading blueprints.
• Must live within 50 miles of the Arden, NC facility; immigration sponsorship not offered.
• Must be able to work without relocation for this role.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety rules and hygiene regulations.
• Receive work assignments and follow instructions from Supervisor.
• Set up initial operation on PLC-, analog-, or manually controlled machines.
• Operate equipment to produce parts and interpret work orders and drawings.
• Complete paperwork and system transactions and maintain tools.
• Inspect components against specifications and perform operator maintenance.
• Report abnormalities and submit maintenance work orders.
• Provide on-the-job training for new Operators and perform TPM and 5S+ daily.

Skills

Reading calipers

Reading protractors

Reading tape measures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Machining Certificate

Job description

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a FAB Senior Copper Machine Operator - WKND Shift. This position is based at our Arden, NC location.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.00 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:

The Machine Operator will perform technical fabrication operations on raw materials throughout the Fabrication Department using metal-processing machinery.

In this function, you will:

• Observe all safety rules and hygiene regulations.
• Receive work assignments and oral or written instructions from the Supervisor.
• Perform initial setup for operation on PLC-, analog-, or manually controlled machines.
• Operate equipment and machinery to produce parts.
• Interpret work orders, including written instructions, Kanban cards, and drawings.
• Complete necessary paperwork and system transactions.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials for continuous operation.
• Inspect final components against work specifications.
• Perform necessary operator maintenance on machining and fabrication equipment.
• Report abnormal situations and submit maintenance work orders to maintain equipment.
• Provide on-the-job training for new Operators.
• Perform TPM and 5S+ responsibilities daily.
• Complete any other tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience reading calipers, protractors, and tape measures.
• Previous experience reading blueprints.
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Arden, NC, facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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; H-1B cap registration; O-1; E-3; TN status; I-485 job portability; etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Machining Certificate.
• Previous experience in fabrication.
• Previous DMM experience.

Position Criteria:

• Able to lift 35 pounds to waist, shoulder, and overhead levels.
• Proven history of safe work habits and good attendance.*
• Must be able to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Internet (JOE), etc.
• Must be able to work overtime on weekdays and weekends.

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Eaton believes in second chance employment. 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. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.