Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Eaton; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is seeking a Machine Operator - 1st Shift in Amarillo, TX to operate and adjust production machines, ensuring close tolerance and quality.

The role requires reading blueprints or screens, performing basic math, and using calipers/micrometers. You will contribute to clean, safe, 5-S work areas and support other shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now and within the future.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• No relocation benefit; candidates within 50 miles will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assure all products meet Eaton Crouse-Hinds standards.
• Recognize and notify supervision of mechanical malfunctions and operating irregularities.
• Operate automatic tapping, drilling and/or reaming machines and CNC machines.
• Position parts into chuck, fixtures, or load machine; initiate cycles and remove parts.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and follow 5-S program.

Skills

Stand/walk 8-12 hours

Read blueprints/drawings

Use calipers/micrometers

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Forklift certification

Basic math for measurements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CNC controls

Job description

Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking a Machine Operator - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is Hourly Step 1: $19.15 Step 2: $21.54 Step 3: 23.94 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

This position requires ability to operate machines, make adjustments, and maintain production quality to perform close tolerance operation.

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

• Assure all products meet Eaton Crouse-Hinds standards.
• Recognize and notify supervision of mechanical malfunctions and operating irregularities.
• Operating an automatic tapping, drilling and/or reaming machine and CNC machines
• Positioning parts into chuck, fixtures, or otherwise load machine
• Initiating machine cycles and removing machined parts
• Bending and removing parts from a tub, placing into a fixture and cycling the machine by pressing palm buttons
• Regularly gauge and/or visually check castings following established procedures with a manual gauge and caliper
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner, and apply 5-S program.
• Read and interpret information on screen or blueprint to make necessary adjustments to machines utilizing basic math skills in standard or metric readings and using CNC/PLC controls.
• Perform and maintain various recordkeeping duties and clerical operations.
• Frequently flexes to grinding department.
• Perform other duties as assigned throughout the facility.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of (enter location) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to run a machine with multiple settings or specifications.
• Background in machining metal working machines.

Skills

Position Criteria

• Ability to stand and/or walk for 8-12 hours, to physically climb on machines, and to lift 50 pounds.
• Understanding and ability to be able to use precision gauging instruments and apply basic math skills, including correctly measuring with precision tools to .001” using calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to follow all safety regulations associated.
• Understand and utilize the procedures related to lockout/tagout.
• Forklift and frontend loader certified (powered industrial truck trained).
• Ability to read, understand, and follow basic mechanical drawings in addition to moderately technical standards and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work around molten metal and in a production environment that is at times very hot or very cold, and subject to unexpected swings of overtime (ability to flex personal schedule to cover tasks on other shifts).
• Ability to work proactively and communicate effectively while working with all employees throughout plant.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions: eSafety, MESH Prism.

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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. 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.