Setup Machinist I - 1st Shift

Eaton Aerospace Group located in N. Charleston, SC has an opening for a Setup Machinist I on 1st shift. The setup machinist will lead the transition/changeover between production runs on various CNC machines such as mills and lathes then operate select machines through the remainder of the production run while ensuring quality parts from the work cell.

• Able to perform all functions of the operator role of designated machine(s) at Fully Trained expertise level
• Properly set tools in machine locations required for set-up
• Perform part changeover including program retrieval and input
• Effectively use pre-setter arm or tool setter and perform tool offsets
• Establish work offsets (G54, G55, etc.) manually and utilizing probing technology
• Change out all tooling and properly build tools
• General understanding of CNC programs
• Recognize, clear or eliminate machine alarms
• Troubleshoot and eliminate variations that are out of process; i.e. run-out, flatness problems.
• Read machine programs and perform speeds and feeds edits under engineering guidelines.
• Ability understand, comprehend, and interpret the decimal system in order to measure down to the millionths
• Able to perform all functions of the operator role of designated machine(s) at full trained expertise level
• Able to calculate and input axis coordinates for CNC machines up to 3 axis’s or use spindle probe to determine work offsets
• Display management of part specific tooling packages <10 tools per process
• Able to manage parts with less than 10 part features
• Calculate and input axis coordinates X, Y and Z or use spindle probe to determine work offsets
• Utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing results to make adjustments to work offsets
• Able to run mills or lathes
• Cross train other employees in machine operations
• Follow all Eaton safety policies and standards
• Fulfill the requirements of the Quality Policy and Quality Management System
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment adhering to 5S Principles
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating CNC lathes and /or mills in a manufacturing or operations environment or equivalent education
• Must have one (1) year experience setting up CNC lathes and/or mills
• Must be able to understand and interpret blueprints and sketches including proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Must be able to perform basic shop math.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
• Relocation is not provided. Candidate must reside within 50 mile radius of North Charleston, SC to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 bore, 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

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What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

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.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems

Job Level: Entry Level
Schedule: Full-time
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No
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