CNC Grind Setup Machinist - 3rd Shift

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is seeking a CNC Grind Setup Machinist for the 3rd Shift at our North Charleston, SC facility. Relocation assistance will be provided.

The rate for this position is $24‑$29/hour plus a $2.50/hr shift differential. The shift runs from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The position currently offers a $3,000 sign‑on bonus (before applicable withholding).

• Lead the transition/changeover between production runs on various CNC machines such as mills and lathes.
• Operate select machines through the remainder of the production run while ensuring quality parts from the work cell.
• Properly set tools in machine locations required for set‑up & perform part changeover including program retrieval and input.
• Establish work offsets (G54, G55, etc.) manually and utilizing probing technology.
• Read, understand, and reset CNC machine program codes.
• Calculate and input axis coordinates for CNC machines up to 3 axes; use spindle probe to determine work offsets.
• Utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing results to make adjustments to work offsets.
• Determine and run work offsets for 4‑axis single machines.
• Display advanced management of part‑specific tooling packages (1‑30 tools per process).
• Manage parts with less than 10‑50 part features.

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating CNC grinders in a manufacturing or operations environment or an Associate’s degree or higher in a machining or manufacturing discipline.
• A minimum of one (1) year’s experience setting up CNC grinders.
• U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) as required for export‑controlled information.

• Technical degree in manufacturing, machining, or related field.
• Journeyman’s Toolmaker Certification.
• Experience with CNC or conversational programming.
• Experience operating a variety of manual machines (lathes, mills, jig borer, grinders, etc.).
• Familiar with Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing techniques such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, TPM, Error Proofing, Standardized Work, Set‑up Reduction, Continuous Flow, and Pull.
• Experience in troubleshooting problems using quality tools such as statistics, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, etc.
• PC computer skills (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, etc.) with ability to learn other programs.

• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and sketches including proficiency in GD&T.
• Ability to perform basic shop math.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

• Health insurance effective from the first day of employment.
• Air‑conditioned, well‑maintained facility.
• Paid lunch.
• Two weeks of vacation upon hire.
• Tuition assistance and access to new machining and measuring equipment.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345.

Benefits:
Eaton provides a range of Health and Welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs that provide paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.