Manufacturing Operator

Eaton; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401(k) plan with company contributions

Unionized site

Job summary

Eaton's IS AER FED division in Jackson, MI is hiring a Manufacturing Operator. Shifts available: 1st 7:00–3:30, 2nd 4:00–12:30, 3rd 10:30–7:00. Base hourly rate is $16.50 with a $1 shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

The Jackson site is unionized and carries a 5-month probation period leading to union membership. You will perform hands-on manufacturing, assembly, testing, material movement, and quality inspections, using machines, hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and computerized systems to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Experience with quality systems and quality-oriented processes.
• Basic experience with computer applications for documentation and order processing.
• U.S. employment eligibility and ability to work within a 50‑mile radius; etc.

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect hourly labor for hands-on manufacturing, material movement, assembly, and quality testing.
• Work on Lean/Continuous Improvement Teams to improve efficiency and quality.
• Assemble products using machines and hand tools; fabricate as needed.
• Test assemblies using equipment and fixtures; inspect parts with gauges.
• Handle shipping/receiving, stockroom and material movement; document production data.

Skills

Computer skills

Blueprint reading

Math aptitude

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Production/inventory software (preferred)

MESH Prism

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join our team in Jackson, MI!

The position requires the flexibility to work 1st shift: 7 am - 3:30 pm, 2nd shift: 4pm - 12:30 am, and 3rd shift: 10:30 pm - 7 am.

The hourly rate for this position is $16.50 per hour. 2nd and 3rd shift hours offer an additional $1 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 Jackson, Michigan site is a unionized location. There is a 5-month probationary period, after which you will be considered a union member and begin paying union dues.

What You’ll Do

Direct and indirect hourly labor positions are responsible for hands‑on product manufacturing, material movement and storage, assembly and quality testing.

In this role, you will

• Active involvement in creating a safe workplace and following safety best practices.
• Work on cross functional Lean/Continuous Improvement Teams to improve manufacturing process efficiency and customer quality and delivery performance.
• Assemble products using machines and hand tools.
• Fabricate products using a variety of different methods and machines.
• Test assemblies using test machinery.
• Inspection of parts using fixtures, gages, and other inspection equipment.
• Shipping/Receiving dock, stockroom, material movement, and packaging activities.
• Extensive use of computers to view and edit manufacturing documents, transact inventory, and enter/track/maintain/analyze production data.
• Performing other related duties as required

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with quality systems and quality orientated processes
• Basic experience with computer applications for documentation and order processing
• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution preferred.
• Experience with production and inventory tracking software preferred.

Skills / Position Criteria

• Demonstrated aptitude using computers, math, and blueprint reading skills.
• Familiarity with material movement
• Ability to stand and/or walk for 8-12 hours, to physically climb stairs, and to lift 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Understanding and ability 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
• Ability to work overtime before or after shift, including weekend overtime
• Understand and utilize the procedures related to lockout/tagout
• Ability to read, understand, and follow basic mechanical drawings in addition to moderately technical standards and maintenance procedures
• Ability to work in a production environment that is at times very hot or very cold
• Ability to work proactively and communicate effectively while working with all employees throughout plant
• Ability to perform basic computer functions: eSafety, MESH Prism

Additional Information

• Eaton offers a market competitive hourly rate of $16.50/hour for your first year of employment, plus overtime. After the first year of employment, your pay will increase according to the position you hold at that time. Our lowest paid position is currently $28.30/hour.
• Health and medical benefits begin on your first day of employment. Eaton offers competitive plans with United Health Care, Delta Dental and Eye Med Vision. Hourly employees have the opportunity to contribute to a 401k Savings Plan and receive a Company Retirement Contribution.
• You may work on first, second shift, or third shift as determined by your manager upon hire. You must be available to work on any shift, and be able to change shifts.

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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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.