Winding Operator - 3rd Shift

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Winding Operator for the 3rd shift to support the ES AMER ESS division in Greenwood, SC. The role runs Monday through Friday from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am, with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential.

Responsibilities include operating winding machines to produce capacitor packs, documenting production activity, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Certification to operate a hoist and annual electrical safety training are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Eaton does not sponsor immigration for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates within 50 miles of Greenwood, SC will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate winding machines to produce capacitor packs and ensure product quality.
• Load film and foil, align, size, and identify in-process materials.
• Document production activity and scan tickets into the LXE system.
• Complete production and quality logs, downtime, SPC data, and housekeeping records.
• Follow quality procedures, inspect finished products, and address deviations.
• Elevate unresolved issues to Supervisor or Group Leader.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and perform 5S housekeeping.

Skills

Winding operations

Team collaboration

Quality documentation

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LXE system

Job description

Winding Operator - 3rd Shift

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Winding Operator - 3rd Shift.

The rate for this position is $20.00 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The core hours are Monday through Friday from 11:00 pm until 7:00 am.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

This role requires maintaining a high level of proficiency in all winding operations within the department. The individual must collaborate effectively with Group Leaders and the Production Supervisor to support an efficient production flow in the manufacturing of capacitor packs. This position involves operating winding machines to produce capacitor packs while ensuring consistent product quality.

• Load film and foil onto the machine, ensuring correct orientation, alignment, sizing, and proper identification of all in-process materials.
• Operate winding equipment to produce capacitor packs, removing finished packs from the stacker and placing them onto carts for transport.
• Accurately document production activity, including marking tickets with operator, machine, material, and date; scanning completed tickets into the LXE system when carts are ready for staging.
• Complete all required production and operational documentation, including production reports, scrap and downtime reporting, quality logs, SPC data, 5S/TPM logs, and housekeeping records.
• Follow all quality procedures by inspecting finished products for function and appearance, reviewing Quality Alerts, verifying process card presence, confirming capacitance and turn checks, and ensuring proper operation of error-proofing devices while addressing any process deviations.
• Communicate and elevate unresolved issues to the Supervisor or Group Leader as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by performing regular 5S housekeeping activities.
• Certification to safely operate a hoist is required.
• Completion of annual electrical safety training is required.

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, or I‑485 job portability.
• No relocation assistance is available. Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semi-skilled work experience, including one or more of the following:
  • Vocational education
  • Apprenticeship training
  • In-plant training
  • On-the-job training
  • Relevant experience gained through other positions
• Demonstrated ability to acquire job-related knowledge, techniques, and skills within a reasonable timeframe
• Capacity to develop the proficiency required for acceptable performance in a specific job, occupation, or field
• Understanding of expectations as outlined in the employee handbook and posted salary/wage schedule
• Typical learning period aligns with the average time required for workers to become competent in similar roles

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