Machine Operator - 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Machine Operator I - 1st Shift to join our team in Beltsville, MD!
The core hours are 7 am - 3 pm, Monday - Friday.
The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 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.
Eaton’s Beltsville, MD manufacturing facility is home to 400+ innovative team members driving advancements in aerospace technology. The products built here power hundreds of military and commercial aircraft, with a focus on reliability, weight reduction, and fuel efficiency. From contributing to the Mars Rover to protecting the Declaration of Independence, and keeping passengers safe and comfortable in flight - our work makes a real-world impact.
We’re proud to set the standard for engineering excellence while developing next-generation solutions for the future of aviation. If you’re looking for meaningful, exciting work where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to join us!
The CNC Operator will operate multiple CNC mills, check quality of finished parts, review technical drawings, revisions and note codes, use tools and calibration equipment such as calipers, wrenches, and air guns or any other equipment necessary to perform job functions.
In this role, you will:- Perform routine loading and unloading of production-ready parts and tool changes to execute a sequence of operations such as turn, drill, and bore on a variety of metal components.
- Deburr parts in accordance with drawing specifications.
- Identify inserts, cutters and general tooling for specific operations.
- Perform all 5S+ activities and keep immediate work area clean and free from hazards.
- Conduct in-process checks and make offset adjustments to ensure finished parts conform to process specifications.
- Interpret technical drawings in accordance with standard shop practices.
- Perform other related duties as assigned including training other operators, supporting related work cells, etc.
Required (Basic)
Qualifications:
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment OR completion of a machinist/CNC degree/CNC certification.
- 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.
- 2+ years manufacturing experience
- 1+ years of CNC experience
- Ability to work in accordance with general safety rules and practices.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbally.
- Must be able to use the computer
- Read and comprehend specifications, engineering drawings and manufacturing routings
- Position requires exposure to oil, dirt, and heat
- Must wear safety glasses, ear plugs and steel toed shoes for entire shift
- Ability to stand, sit, move 8-12 hours a day with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must be able to lift up to 35lbs…
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