Operator III (Machine Shop)

Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking a Operator III (Machine Shop).

The hourly rate for this position is $21.90 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:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for setting up and operating conventional, special-purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and non-metallic parts. The incumbent will also fit and assemble machine parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1\. Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, or setup requirements

2\. Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining

3\. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines; such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers

4\. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and dept and angle of cut; or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media

5\. Starts and observes machine operations to detect malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required

6\. Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments

7\. Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data

8\. Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools

9\. Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks

10\. May develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated

11\. May confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems

12\. Performs other duties as assigned

## Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1\. Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship

2\. Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution

3\. Understanding of basic CNC control functions, machining, and basic math functions

4\. Minimum of 2 years experience in a multiple process-manufacturing environment

5\. Knowledge of various measuring instruments and ability to read blueprints.

6\. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applications must be US persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee

7\. Remain standing for an extended period of time up to 8 hours

8\. Able to lift to 35 lbs. on a regular basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1\. Two years of work experience in a machine shop

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