Model Maker - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division in Davenport, IA is seeking a Model Maker for 1st shift. The hourly rate is $39.27 per hour, with salary guidelines based on skills and experience.

You will manufacture prototypes, operate various machines, and ensure precision in every part, collaborating with engineers and technicians. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a Journeyman Tool Maker apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate thorough working knowledge of geometric tolerancing, trigonometry and shop math as they relate to specific job duties.
• Working knowledge of computers and manufacturing software is highly desirable.
• Must have working knowledge of materials including metals, plastics, glass, laminated stock, rubber and wood.
• Must manufacture parts to exact specifications with extremely close tolerances and precise dimensioning.
• Must visualize and plan the manufacturing process from print.
• CNC skills are highly desirable.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of skill, craftsmanship, and sound judgment.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures prototypes of parts, sub-assemblies, and units to exact specifications.
• Operates lathes, grinding machines, vertical mills (CNC or manual) to produce parts.
• Uses micrometers, gauges, and indicators to complete jobs.
• Uses hand tools to produce finished products.
• Creates assemblies as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Geometric tolerancing

Shop math

Blueprint interpretation

CNC machining

Problem solving

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Tool Maker apprenticeship

Tools

Lathe

Grinding machine

Vertical milling machine

CNC machining

Measuring instruments

Job description

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is currently seeking a Model Maker - 1st Shift. This position is based at our Davenport, IA location.

The hourly rate for this position is $39.27 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:

• Manufactures prototypes of parts, sub-assemblies, and units to exact specifications, obtaining manufacturing information from prints, models, analysis sheets, engineering sketches, etc., working closely with engineers and technicians
• Operates a variety of machinery including lathes, grinding machines, vertical mills (may include CNC and manual), etc., in order to produce necessary parts
• Uses a variety of measuring equipment including micrometers, gages, and indicators in order to complete jobs as assigned
• Uses a variety of hand tools including files, scrapers, chisels, and hand power tools such as drills, in order to produce the required finished product
• Creates assemblies as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution
• Must possess current Journeyman’s status as a Tool Maker and have completed the requirements of an accredited tool making apprenticeship program.
• 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. All candidates must currently reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA to 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.

Position Criteria:

• Must demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of geometric tolerancing, trigonometry and shop math as they relate to specific job duties.
• Working knowledge of computers and manufacturing software is highly desirable.
• Must have a working knowledge of a variety of materials that are used in various projects, including metals (both ferrous and non-ferrous), plastics, glass, laminated stock, rubber and wood.
• Must be able to manufacture parts to exact specifications, working to extremely close tolerances and precise dimensioning.
• Must be able to visualize and plan the manufacturing process from beginning to end, after viewing a print.
• CNC skills highly desirable.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of skill and craftsmanship when performing job duties.
• Must demonstrate good independent judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to get along with co-workers.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.

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