Molding Operator - 2nd Shift

Mold Operator - 2nd Shift

Eaton's IS AER ITD division is currently seeking a Molding Operator - 2nd Shift at our Camarillo, CA facility! The core hours are 2:15pm to 10:45pm Monday - Friday. The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 plus $2.00 shift differential 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.

This is a direct hire position with Eaton. We offer day 1 benefits to healthcare, accident insurances, 401k, and PTO.

Mold Operator role will set up equipment, prepares compounds and processes a variety of assemblies, such as standard connectors and special connectors following written and verbal instructions.

• Operate, monitor, and maintain molding presses and auxiliary equipment to ensure continuous, efficient, and safe production.
• Perform mold setups, changeovers, and minor adjustments per established work instructions, engineering specifications, and Work Orders.
• Verify machine settings, part identification, and process parameters meet product and customer requirements prior to and during production runs.
• Accurately complete all required documentation, including routers, inspection records, scrap logs, and production reports.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report molding defects, assembly issues, and equipment malfunctions to supervision or maintenance.
• Perform rework and/or repair of molded and assembled parts in accordance with engineering changes, repair instructions, and approved procedures.
• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, specifications, illustrations, work instructions, and visual aids to determine proper sequence of operations.
• Perform all packaging operations, including bagging, labeling, and boxing, in accordance with Work Orders and shipment requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies, quality concerns, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace quality systems, including traceability, configuration control, and controlled documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of department and business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Camarillo, CA (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
• 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:
• Prior experience operating injection molding or transfer molding presses in an aerospace, medical, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems and related documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of resin handling, material drying, lot traceability, and shelf-life controls.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of molding defects such as short shots, flash, burn marks, and dimensional variation.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts, continuous improvement, or 5S practices.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven history of maintaining low defect and scrap rates.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, shift schedules, and production demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to read, follow and understand verbal instruction, product/ process specifications, drawings, and work orders.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and handle components and assemblies using bending, reaching, and twisting body movements; in addition to use of hand tools.
• Ability to recognize and inform supervision of assembly problems and equipment breakdown.
• Good manual dexterity to assemble small and intricate parts.