Machinist - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Rumford (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Unionized facility

60-day probation

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Machinist - 2nd Shift to join the Rumford, RI team. The role sets up and operates CNC lathes and manual/machining processes to produce precision components with tight tolerances, including in-process inspection and tooling adjustments.

The position emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and adherence to 5S in a unionized environment. A 60-day probationary period applies, with opportunities for career growth within the facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a Machinist or Tool & Die program or equivalent working experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of CNC Turning or Milling experience.
• U.S. export compliance requirements; must be a U.S. person per policy.
• No relocation benefit; candidates within 50 miles considered; unionized location.
• Unionized Rumford, RI facility with a 60-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Okuma CNC lathes and other equipment within the cell.
• Set up and operate conventional and programmable CMMs.
• Heat treat and stabilize components using ovens and freezers.
• Mark components using dot peen, ink stamp, electro-etch, vibro-peen, and laser.
• Use fixtures and references to maintain precise alignment; fit and modify tooling as directed.
• Select speeds/feeds according to material and finish; maintain close tolerances.
• Read blueprints and setup sheets to produce parts within .0001" tolerances.
• Inspect own work with various measurement instruments and verify dimensions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts with engineers to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Maintain clean, safe work area following 5S and safety practices.
• Perform a range of manual operations (drilling, turning, milling, grinding, etc.).
• Replace dull or broken tools as needed.

Skills

CNC Turning

CNC Milling

Blueprint Reading

Quality Inspection

Tool Setup

Measurement Tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Machinist or Tool & Die program

Tools

Okuma CNC Lathes

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)

Micrometers & Dial Indicators

Heat Treatment Equipment

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Machinist - 2nd Shift to join our team in Rumford, RI!

The core hours are 3 pm - 11 pm, Monday - Friday.

The hourly rate for this position is $36.34 per hour + $0.60 per hour shift premium.

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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