Press Brake Operator - 2nd Shift

Eaton; Pinckneyville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's ES GEIS BLDdivision in Pinckneyville, IL is seeking a Press Brake Operator for 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m.). The role involves running a press brake, measuring parts, inspecting for defects, reading work orders, and logging results.

The position pays about $22.93 per hour with a $0.40 shift differential. Applicants should have prior press brake or small-assembly experience and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a press brake.
• Read and interpret work orders.
• Ability to measure and inspect parts accurately.

Responsibilities

• Run press brake for forming and/or punching operations.
• Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance.
• Inspect pieces and log results per workmanship standards.
• Read work orders to determine specifications.
• Test and adjust the machine using gauges and hand tools.
• Install and align punches, dies, or fixtures in ram/beds.

Skills

Press brake operation

Forklift license

Minimal supervision

Tools

Press brake machine

Tape measure

Micrometers

Job description

Career Opportunities: Press Brake Operator - 2nd Shift (76665)

Requisition ID76665-Posted10/30/2026

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLDdivision is currently seeking aPress Brake Operator - 2nd Shift at our Pinckneyville, IL location! The core hours are Monday-Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. The hourly rate for this position is$22.93 per hour with a $0.40 per hour shift differential.

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.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits that we offer:

• Benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

In this function, you will:

• Run press brake for forming and/or punching operations.
• Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications using tape measure, micrometers, gauges, calipers, etc.
• Inspect completed workpieces for defects, utilize Workmanship Standards, accurately document results, and complete inspection log.
• Read work orders to determine specifications.
• Test and adjust the machine using gauges and hand tools.
• Install, and align punches, dies, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines using gauges, shims, and hand tools

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Pinckneyville, IL will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior press brake operating experience.
• Prior assembly experience.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• Must be able to obtain a license to operate a fork truck in a safe, responsible manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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