Machinist - 1st shift (865)

Eaton Group; Rumford (RI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is seeking a Machinist - 1st shift (865) in Rumford, RI. The position runs 7 am–3 pm, Monday–Friday, with a general hourly rate of $36.34. The Rumford facility is unionized and includes a 60-day probation period before membership and dues.

The role involves setting up and operating CNC and manual machining equipment, performing setups, inspections, and tooling modifications to meet tight tolerances and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Machinist or Tool & Die program or equivalent working experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in CNC turning or milling.
• U.S. person for export regulations; must meet criteria stated in the job posting.
• No relocation benefits offered; within 50 miles of Rumford, RI.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Okuma CNC lathes and other equipment in the cell.
• Set up and operate conventional and programmable CMMs.
• Set up and operate ovens and freezers for heat treatment and stabilization.
• Mark components using dot peen, ink stamp, electro-etch, vibro-peen, and laser.
• Select speeds and feeds according to material and finish requirements.
• Maintain tight tolerances and verify with measurement tools.
• Work from blueprints and setup sheets to produce parts within .0001" tolerances.
• Perform bench work such as filing, fitting, deburring, etc.
• Maintain a clean, safe 5S workplace and support continuous improvement.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Machinist or Tool & Die program

Tools

Okuma CNC lathes

CMMs (conventional & programmable)

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Dial indicators

Bore gauges

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Machinist - 1st shift (865) to join our team in Rumford, RI!

The core hours are 7 am - 3 pm, Monday - Friday.

The hourly rate for this position is $36.34 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.

The Rumford, RI facility is a unionized location. There is a 60 day probationary period, after which you will be considered a union member and begin paying union dues.

What you’ll do:

The Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating CNC and manual machining equipment to produce precision components that meet exacting quality standards. This role performs machine setups, in-process inspections, tooling and fixture modifications, heat treatment operations, and a variety of machining processes while supporting continuous improvement initiatives, safety compliance, and production efficiency.

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate the Okuma CNC lathes other equipment within the cell.
• Set up and operate both conventional and programmable CMM's.
• Set up and operate ovens and freezer to heat treat and stabilize components.
• Mark components using the following methods; dot peen, ink stamp, electro-etch, vibro-peen, and laser.
• Use chucks, fixtures, parallels, and blocks to obtain proper alignment and maintain relationships when setting up.
• Select speeds and feeds according to type of material and finish requirements.
• Maintain close tolerances.
• Locate fixtures and work pieces in relationship to established reference surfaces and perform in place final machining of fixtures.
• Work from blueprints, methods sheets, set up sheets, and verbal instructions to produce parts with tolerances as close as .0001". Perform necessary bench work such as filing, fitting, deburring, etc.
• Setup and/or use Micrometers, Verniers, Comparators, Monochromatic Light, Sunnen Gauges, Dial Indicators, Protractor, Air Gages, Bore Gages, and any other measurement instruments required for part inspection. Use Jo Blocks to establish size and set gages.
• Run one or more machines of various types for continuous production flow within department.
• Be part of the continuous improvement team with goals to improve quality, increase productivity, lower cost and improve service; including working with Engineers to develop and recommend new processes and process improvements.
• Complete measurement and verification of own work after set-up and first piece is checked by the Group Leader or Supervisor.
• Move parts as required to ensure continuous production flow. Report faulty operation, defective material and unusual conditions to Supervisors.
• Maintain work area, tools, and equipment in clean orderly condition in accordance with 5S, safety, and department standard practices.
• Maintain equipment and tools per daily check lists and standard practices.
• Observe prescribed safety precautions, company rules, and regulations.
• Plan and perform a range of manual operations (on appropriate equipment) such as but not limited to; drilling, turning, milling, grinding, reaming, tapping, spotfacing, threading, broaching. sanding, sawing, filing, burring, pinning, polishing, cleaning, and modifying component parts. Make jaws, tooling, and fixtures as directed. Replace dull or broken tools.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a Machinist or Tool & Die program from an accredited institution OR equivalent working experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in CNC Turning or Milling.
• 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 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 access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

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