Machine Operator

Eaton’s AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution division is currently seeking a Machine Operator to join our team in Torrance, CA!

The core hours are 6 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

The hourly rate for this position is $22.96 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:

The Machine Operator will be responsible for running production machines to produce assemblies as per work order instructions, making minor adjustments when necessary.

In this role, you will:

• Operate production machines to create assemblies.
• Make adjustments to the operating process as needed.
• Read and understand basic work order instructions and procedures.
• Train on controls and functions of machines, auxiliary equipment, and related tooling.
• Correctly fill out documentation and logs as required.
• Perform basic pre-quality inspection checks and identify root causes to make recommendations and adjustments.
• Work effectively in more than one area or on more than one machine including but not limited to: SMT machine, Selective Solder, and Parts Washer
• Perform tasks related to wash, potting, and clean up stations.
• Prioritize work based on urgency and due dates.
• Collaborate with others to achieve high-performance results.
• Promote 5S+ within immediate and surrounding areas and ensure safety.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is maintained on all equipment and scheduled as needed.
• Identify root causes during quality inspections and make necessary adjustments.
• Foster a collaborative environment to achieve high performance results.
• Embrace and promote diversity of ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds to strengthen the team and company.

## Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an operator of automated and manual machines.
• 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.

Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.

• Good vision and the ability to see colors with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate written and verbal instructions.

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