Machine Operator 1st Shift

Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking a Machine Operator 1st Shift. The core hours are 4:00am to 2:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is $18.54 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:

This position requires ability to operate machines, make adjustments, and maintain production quality to perform close tolerance operation.
• Assure all products meet Eaton Crouse-Hinds standards.
• Recognize and notify supervision of mechanical malfunctions and operating irregularities.
• Operating an automatic tapping, drilling and/or reaming machine and CNC machines
• Positioning parts into chuck, fixtures, or otherwise load machine
• Initiating machine cycles and removing machined parts
• Bending and removing parts from a tub, placing into a fixture and cycling the machine by pressing palm buttons
• Regularly gauge and/or visually check castings following established procedures with a manual gauge and caliper
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner, and apply 5-S program
• Read and interpret information on screen or blueprint to make necessary adjustments to machines utilizing basic math skills in standard or metric readings and using CNC/PLC controls
• Perform and maintain various recordkeeping duties and clerical operations
• Frequently flexes to grinding department
• Perform other duties as assigned throughout the facility

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship.
• A minimum of six (6) months manufacturing experience.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Amarillo Texas will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred qualifications:
• Experience running a machine with multiple settings or specifications
• Experience in machining metal working machines

Position Criteria:
• Ability to stand and/or walk for 8-12 hours, to physically climb on machines, and to lift 50 pounds
• Understanding and ability to be able 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
• Understand and utilize the procedures related to lockout/tagout
• Forklift and frontend loader certified (powered industrial truck trained)
• Ability to read, understand, and follow basic mechanical drawings in addition to moderately technical standards and maintenance procedures
• Ability to work around molten metal and in a production environment that is at times very hot or very cold, and subject to unexpected swings of overtime (ability to flex personal schedule to cover tasks on other shifts)
• Ability to work proactively and communicate effectively while working with all employees throughout plant
• Ability to perform basic computer functions: eSafety, MESH Prism
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