Screw Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Eaton; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Screw Machine Operator for 1st shift in Syracuse, NY. Core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday.

The hourly rate for this position is $22.52 per hour, with the company noting this is a general guideline based on skills and market considerations. Responsibilities include leading a group of machining operators, maintaining workflow efficiency, and performing minor machine adjustments to ensure dimensional accuracy.

Qualifications

• One year of machining experience or more.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• No immigration sponsorship for this role; CPT/OPT/STEM OPT not offered.
• Residence within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead a group performing various machining operations.
• Ensure workflow efficiency, quality standards, and safety adherence.
• Perform minor machine adjustments to maintain dimensions.
• Inspect first pieces and verify machine setup before release.
• Operate conventional machines including drill presses.
• Load castings and bar stock to sustain operation.
• Use micrometers and verniers to verify part accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHDdivision is currently seeking aScrew Machine Operator - 1st Shift. The core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday. The hourly rate for this position is$22.52per 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:

Responsible for directing, assisting, and leading a group of employees performing various machining operations. Ensures workflow efficiency, quality standards, and adherence to safety protocols. Performs minor machine adjustments and supports production continuity.

• Perform threading, grooving, chamfering, turning, tapping, reaming, serrating, boring, facing, drilling, and similar operations on departmental conventional machines excluding hand turret.
• Produce a variety of parts from a variety of materials.
• Make minor tooling adjustments and resets to maintain specified dimensions.
• Inspect first pieces and verify machine setup before releasing to operators.
• Adhere to machine safety procedures.
• Operate Single and Multi-Spindle Drill Presses and other conventional machines.
• Load castings and bar stock to maintain continuous machine operation.
• Wash and pack plated parts to support machine cycles.
• Use measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, verniers, scales) to verify part accuracy.
• Detect and report faulty operations or materials.
• Operate fork truck and hand trucks to move materials.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform TPM activities including cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and tightening of bolts.
• Perform base clean outs as needed.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in machining operations.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 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 residing within the immediate area of Syracuse, NY (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

Position Criteria:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Proficient in using measuring instruments and maintaining tolerances.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to manufacturing environment including noise, dust, and temperature variations.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

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