Machine Operator

Eaton Group; Youngsville (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Machine Operator at Weathers St, Youngsville, NC. The position pays $19.75 per hour with core hours 6:00am–2:30pm Monday to Thursday and 6:00am–2:00pm Friday.

You will build wire harnesses, perform inspections, and assist with line duties in a manufacturing facility. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year in a mechanical/harness role, and must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year in a mechanical trade or wire harness experience.
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship required.
• Relocation not offered; must be within 50-mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Build wire harnesses per engineering specs using automated and hand tools.
• Perform quality inspections and testing per control plans.
• Set up machines and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Handle materials and participate in 5S activities.

Skills

Lifting 35 lbs

Mechanical/electrical knowledge

SOP interpretation

Willingness to overtime

Flexible to different areas

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Machine Operator at our Weathers St site in Youngsville, NC.

The pay rate for this position is $19.75 hour per hour.

Core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm M-Th and 6:00am to 2:00pm Fri

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

Position Overview:

The Machine Operator will perform basic duties of wiring harnesses.

In this position you will:

• Routine duties may include building various wire harness to engineering specs, using automated and hand crimpers, and/or soldering activities. This includes performing quality inspections (following control plans, reaction charts, SPC charts, etc.), Pull and continuity testing, gauge checks, machine set-ups, basic troubleshooting, manual handling of material and 5S activities.
• Non-routine duties may include Sorting/inspection of suspect material, processing rework, assisting other product lines, and other duties, as assigned by Supervisor or Group Leader.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a mechanical trade role or harness experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates in the immediate geographical area (50-mile radius) will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous harness assembly experience
• Must be able to solder or attend training for soldering harnesses
• Basic working knowledge and experience with computers

Skills

Position Criteria:

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime, willingness to flex to different areas or local plants as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position.

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