Machine Operator (Spiral) - Overnight 4 x 10's

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Machine Operator (Spiral) - Overnight 4 x 10's to join our team in Middlesex, NC!

This an overnight position that will work 4, 10-hour shifts from 8 pm - 6:30 am, Sunday - Wednesday. Overtime may exceed these hours.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.04 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:

Responsible for setting up and operating wire winders to produce a spiral wrap over Teflon® tubing. Set up and operate braiders for PTFE and larger diameter hose. Complex set-up with precise and tighter tolerances. Prep and clean mandrels, operate Pole-Up & Strip-Out and operate overhead crane, and operate inline proof tester as needed.

Home Job Areas:

• Braider 5


• Wire Winder 4 and 8


• Inline Proof Tester

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Move materials and carriers based on work order and set up sheets to work station


• Set up braider: string up carriers, loading carriers onto braiders, pull wire from carrier and string up die per specifications, feed mandrel/hose into the braider, set up tape machine


• Complete quality checks on braided hose, this includes pick counts, outer diameter, high wires, score lines


• Strip and set-up winders, be able to perform daily maintenance on wire winder which includes tension checks, roller checks and break pad changes etc.


• Pull catenary to ensure wire meets specified quality standards


• Proof test samples of finished hose


• Proof test built hose on inline proof tester


• Load and strip PTFE tubing from steel mandrels before/after braiding. Utilize overhead crane to move mandrels to/from braiders.


• Operators must safely operate the crane to transport poles and product through the department.


• Operate oven to bake wire


• Use overhead hoist to lift spools of wire onto wire winders


• Move wire and tape from storage to work area based on router and work order


• Coil and place braided hose on pallets for proof testing


• Perform duties relative to production in the assigned area and is able to operate all equipment and machinery in the assigned area.


• Produce a quality product, safely, on-time, and with the least cost possible.


• Review work orders, specifications or instructions to determine material, ingredients, procedures, components and settings. Accurately record data on process travelers.


• Accurately complete computer transactions as necessary (labor & scrap transactions, inventory disbursements & cycle counts, etc.).


• Participate in cell/team activities including, but not limited to, team meetings, problem-solving, CI events, etc.


• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment through effective housekeeping, 5S+ and TPM practices


• Follow all plant, safety, and environmental rules and regulations. Support plant lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement efforts.


• Model the Eaton ethical conduct policy, Eaton Leadership Model, the Eaton Values and Philosophy, and comply with all other corporate, plant, and regulatory policies and regulations as applicable.


• Perform all other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.


• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.


• Minimum of 1 year of experience using hand and power tools


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


• This position requires access to export‑controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with computer transactions in ERP system


• Minimum of 1 year experience with overhead crane


• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in aerospace manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Basic math skills


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Good problem-solving, prioritization and decision-making skills.


• Good interpersonal skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Ability to work on a team


• Ability to learn computer transactions


• Ability to learn and successfully operate production equipment


• Ability to lift 30 pounds unaided with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information:

Safety Responsibilities

1. Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures.


2. Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management’s attention and correct those they can.


3. Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities:
   
   
   • Assist in developing work station risk assessments
   
   
   • Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions.
   
   
   • Accident, near‑miss accident or potential hazard investigations.
   
   


4. Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.


5. Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement.


6. Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in designated work area.

Working Conditions

Physical Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions may produce some discomfort, e.g. exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, heat, grease/oil and fumes.

Sensory Attention

Almost constant need to give concentrated attention where multiple stimuli are changing quickly, and where two or more senses must be used in coordination.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.