Grinder Operator - 2nd Shift

Eaton; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is seeking a Grinder Operator on the 2nd shift at our Amarillo, TX facility. The role involves finishing castings, shakeout, shot blasting, sorting and visual inspection, with a focus on handling and moving materials safely in a heavy industrial setting.

The position requires the ability to operate grinders, adhere to procedures, and work in a hazardous industrial environment with overtime as needed. Local candidates in Amarillo area preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months consecutive manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered; candidates within 50-mile radius of Amarillo, TX will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and sort castings according to finishing needs.
• Use snag grinder and/or face grinder to remove defects per procedures.
• Place castings in appropriate containers to prevent mixing.
• Clean castings using shot-blast machine.
• Direct castings from conveyor into tubs on the shakeout operation.
• Handle castings and visually inspect and sort per finishing needs.
• Perform material handling duties as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Grinding wheels

Job description

Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking a Grinder Operator – 2nd Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.15 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

Eaton’s Electrical Sector (Crouse Hinds, B-Line and Oil & Gas business) is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Grinder Operator to join our team. This position is based at our Amarillo, TX facility.

Position Overview

This position requires ability to perform functions and duties in the foundry related to finishing a casting, including shakeout, shot blasting, sorting, and visual inspection.

This position is accountable for managing the full life cycle of products within the harsh & hazardous/industrial wire management and PD&C product families.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential and where you can help us reach ours.

In This Function You Will

• Visually inspect and manually sort castings according to finishing needs
• Use snag grinder and/or face grinder to remove casting defects following established procedures
• Place castings in appropriate containers to prevent product mixing
• Perform a variety of duties to clean castings using shot-blast machine
• Direct castings from conveyor into tubs on the shakeout operation
• Handle castings and visually inspect and sort castings according to finishing needs
• Perform material handling duties as required
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Other duties as assigned

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Must have 6 months consecutive manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Amarillo Texas will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience using grinding wheels
• Prior experience in an industrial setting
• Understanding of material movement

Skills

Position Criteria

• Understand and utilize the lockout/tagout procedures
• Work at varied heights using fall protection as required
• Ability to stand/or walk for 8-12 hours, and lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to work around molten metal and in a production environment that is hot and subject to unexpected swings of overtime (ability to flex personal schedule to cover tasks on other shifts)
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with all employees throughout plant
• This workstation requires the employee to be alert for risks while performing repetitive work on an abrasive grinding wheel.
• Employee must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment with large manufacturing equipment for 10-hour days

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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.

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