Machine Operator (Crane) - Weekend Daylight

Eaton Group; Middlesex (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Machine Operator (Crane) - Weekend Daylight in Middlesex, NC. This role involves setting up braiders, wire winders and yarn winders, and operating the overhead crane to move hoses. You will perform quality checks and move materials per work orders.

The position pays $24.04 per hour for a 40-hour week, with a Friday–Sunday schedule from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. A high school diploma and manufacturing experience are required, with ITAR and relocation constraints noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• No immigration sponsorship; within 50‑mile radius of work location.
• ITAR: U.S. person required.

Responsibilities

• Set up braiders and wire/yarn winders and operate the overhead crane.
• Move materials according to work orders and set up work stations.
• Perform quality checks on braided hose (OD/ID, counts, lay line).
• Load/unload braider hose onto pallets; strip and set-up winders and perform daily maintenance on wire winder.
• Use overhead hoist to move spools of wire and ensure yarn meets quality standards.
• Record data on process routers and complete computer transactions as needed.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Overhead crane

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Machine Operator (Crane) - Weekend Daylight to join our team in Middlesex, NC!

This is a weekend daylight position that will work from 6 am - 6:30 pm, Friday - Sunday. You will be paid for a 40-hour work week.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.04 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 (Crane) is responsible for setting up and operating braiders, wire winders and yarn winders. This includes but is not limited to operating the overhead crane to move hoses, ensuring braiders are set up correctly and running properly, and running wire and yarn to specifications.

Home Job Areas:

• Braider 1
• Braider 2
• Braider 3 and 7
• Wire winders
• Magnatech Yarn Winder and Herzog Yarn Winder

In this role, you will:

• Move materials and carriers based on work order and set up sheets to work station
• Set up braider: string up carriers, loading carriers onto braiders, pull wire from carrier to hook, feed mandrel/hose into the braider, set up layline printer and tape machine
• Complete quality checks on braided hose, this includes pick counts, outer diameter and inner diameter checks and lay line verification
• Place braider hose on pallets
• Strip and set-up winders, be able to perform daily maintenance on wire winder which includes tension checks, roller checks and break pad changes etc.
• Operate over to bake wire
• Move wire or yarn from storage to work area based on router and work order
• Use overhead hoist to lift spools of wire onto wire winders
• Pull catenary to ensure wire meets specified quality standards
• Proof test samples of finished hose
• Load and strip PTFE tubing from steel mandrels before/after braiding. Utilize overhead crane to move mandrels to/from braiders
• Operators must safely operate the crane to transport poles and product through the department.
• Perform duties relative to production in the assigned area and is able to operate all equipment and machinery in the assigned area.
• Produce a quality product, safely, on-time, and with the least cost possible.
• Review work orders, specifications or instructions to determine material, ingredients, procedures, components and settings. Accurately record data on process routers.
• Accurately complete computer transactions as necessary (labor & scrap transactions, inventory disbursements & cycle counts, etc.).
• Participate in cell/team activities including, but not limited to, team meetings, problem-solving, CI events, etc.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment through effective housekeeping, 5S+ and TPM practices
• Follow all plant, safety, and environmental rules and regulations. Support plant lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement efforts.
• Model the Eaton ethical conduct policy, Eaton Culture Model, the Eaton Values and Philosophy, and comply with all other corporate, plant, and regulatory policies and regulations as applicable.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience
• 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 the work location will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience
• 1 year experience with computer transactions in ERP system
• 1 year experience with overhead crane
• 1 year of experience working in aerospace manufacturing

Skills:

• Basic math skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, problem‑solving, prioritization, interpersonal and decision‑making skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work on a team
• Ability to learn computer transactions and learn and successfully operate production equipment
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds unaided with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information:

Safety Responsibilities

1. Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures.
2. Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management’s attention and correct those they can.
3. Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities:
   • Assist in developing work station risk assessments.
   • Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions.
   • Accident, near‑miss accident or potential hazard investigations.
4. Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
5. Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement.
6. Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in designated work area.

Working Conditions

Physical Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions may produce some discomfort, e.g. exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, grease/oil and fumes.

Sensory Attention

Almost constant need to give concentrated attention where multiple stimuli are changing quickly, and where two or more senses must be used in coordination.

All positions may require participation in video and in‑person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job‑related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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.

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.

To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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.