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Eaton Corporation
Grinder Operator - 2nd Shift
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Molding or Casting Worker sets up and operates machines that are used to mold and cast metal or plastic parts and products.
$43,063 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Eaton's
EPG CHD EP
Americas division is currently seeking a Grinder Operator - 2nd Shift. The hourly rate for this position is $19.15 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. ## What you'll do: Eaton's Electrical Sector (Crouse Hinds, B-Line and Oil & Gas business) is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Grinder Operator to join our team. This position is based at our Amarillo, TX facility.Position Overview:
This position requires ability to perform functions and duties in the foundry related to finishing a casting, including shakeout, shot blasting, sorting, and visual inspection. This position is accountable for managing the full life cycle of products within the harsh & hazardous/industrial wire management and PD&C product families. 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 and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential and where you can help us reach ours.In this function you will:
- Visually inspect and manually sort castings according to finishing needs
- Use snag grinder and/or face grinder to remove casting defects following established procedures
- Place castings in appropriate containers to prevent product mixing
- Perform a variety of duties to clean castings using shot-blast machine
- Direct castings from conveyor into tubs on the shakeout operation
- Handle castings and visually inspect and sort castings according to finishing needs
- Perform material handling duties as required
- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
- Other duties as assigned When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic)Qualifications:
- Must have 6 months consecutive manufacturing experience.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience using grinding wheels
- Prior experience in an industrial setting
- Understanding of material movement ##
Skills:
Position Criteria:
- Understand and utilize the lockout/tagout procedures
- Work at varied heights using fall protection as required
- Ability to stand/or walk for 8-12 hours, and lift to 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear a respirator.
- Ability to become forklift certified.
- Ability to climb ladders
- Ability to work around molten metal and in a production environment that is hot and subject to unexpected swings of overtime (ability to flex personal schedule to cover tasks on other shifts)
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with all employees throughout plant
- This workstation requires the employee to be alert for risks while performing repetitive work on an abrasive grinding wheel.
- Employee must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment with large manufacturing equipment for 10-hour days We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.