Manufacturing Operator

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join our team in Jackson, MI!

The position requires the flexibility to work 1st shift: 7 am - 3:30 pm, 2nd shift: 4pm - 12:30 am, and 3rd shift: 10:30 pm - 7 am.

The hourly rate for this position is $16.50 per hour. 2nd and 3rd shift hours offer an additional $1 per hour shift premium.

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.

The Jackson, Michigan site is a unionized location. There is a 5-month probationary period, after which you will be considered a union member and begin paying union dues.

Direct and indirect hourly labor positions are responsible for hands‑on product manufacturing, material movement and storage, assembly and quality testing.

• Active involvement in creating a safe workplace and following safety best practices.
• Work on cross functional Lean/Continuous Improvement Teams to improve manufacturing process efficiency and customer quality and delivery performance.
• Assemble products using machines and hand tools.
• Fabricate products using a variety of different methods and machines.
• Test assemblies using test machinery.
• Inspection of parts using fixtures, gages, and other inspection equipment.
• Shipping/Receiving dock, stockroom, material movement, and packaging activities.
• Extensive use of computers to view and edit manufacturing documents, transact inventory, and enter/track/maintain/analyze production data.
• Performing other related duties as required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with quality systems and quality orientated processes
• Basic experience with computer applications for documentation and order processing
• 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.

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution preferred.
• Experience with production and inventory tracking software preferred.

• Demonstrated aptitude using computers, math, and blueprint reading skills.
• Familiarity with material movement
• Ability to stand and/or walk for 8-12 hours, to physically climb stairs, and to lift 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Understanding and ability to use precision gauging instruments and apply basic math skills, including correctly measuring with precision tools to .001” using calipers and micrometers
• Ability to follow all safety regulations associated
• Ability to work overtime before or after shift, including weekend overtime
• Understand and utilize the procedures related to lockout/tagout
• Ability to read, understand, and follow basic mechanical drawings in addition to moderately technical standards and maintenance procedures
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