Layout Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton; Troy Township (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Troy, IL is hiring a Layout Technician for the 2nd shift. The role involves operating sheet metal fabrication machines, reading shop orders and engineering drawings, and performing quality checks using calibration tools.

The position offers a base hourly rate of 26.46 with a 0.50 shift differential, plus overtime as needed, and a benefits package including health and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift and overtime when required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and shop orders.

Responsibilities

• Operate sheet metal fabrication machines and read shop orders.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and perform quality checks.
• Use calibration equipment such as calipers to verify parts.
• Move, load, and position parts as required and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading blueprints

Quality checks

Calibration equipment

Tools

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Layout Technician - 2nd Shift (76949)

Requisition ID76949-Posted11/05/2026

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLDdivision is currently seeking aLayout Technician - 2nd Shift at our Troy, IL facility! The core hours are Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times,

The hourly rate for this position is$26.46 per hour, plus a $0.50 shift differential.

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.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement Program and more!

What you’ll do:

The Layout Technician will operate sheet metal fabrication machines, read shop orders, read and understand engineering drawings, perform quality checks and use calibration equipment such as calipers, or any other equipment necessary to perform job functions.

In the functions, you will:

• Work with flat sheet metal (steel and aluminum)
• Run various machine operations (brake press, hammer flanger, buffalo roller, hand scribing & hand sheering)

Safety & Quality Training necessary, but not limited to:

• Types of Mechanical Power Presses
• Safeguarding Requirements
• Trip Devices
• Press Inspections
• Die Setting
• Basic Operating Controls
• First Piece Quality Inspection
• In-process Quality Inspection
• Linknet training

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Troy, IL will be considered. (Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience reading blueprints
• Prior experience with calibration equipment such as calipers.
• Proficient with computer application systems, such as SAP.

Position Success Criteria:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Ability to be self- driven
• Must be able to move, position, and/or lift parts or boxes weighing 10lbs-50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

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