Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician

About the role

Eaton’s IS AER ITD division is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician at the Camarillo, CA facility. Core shift hours are 1st shift, 6am‑2:30pm Monday‑Friday.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $25‑$30 per hour. Salary is based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market/business considerations.

Benefits

Eligibility on day 1 for benefits including PTO, paid parental leave for all, medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k) match and Eaton contribution. For full details, see Eaton Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 5S+ programs across all operational areas
• Conduct regular audits and track results
• Drive corrective actions and accountability
• Train teams on 5S+ standards and expectations
• Assist with developing, standardizing, and maintaining visual management systems (production boards, KPI boards, tier boards, visual controls for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, workplace organization and labeling)
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities: Kaizen events (RIE), training, problem‑solving using structured methods (A3, 5 Whys, etc.)
• Perform Gemba walks to identify opportunities and sustain standards
• Partner with supervisors and operators to reinforce CI culture
• Track and report progress on CI initiatives and metrics

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• 1 year of experience in a continuous improvement role
• Experience practicing Lean Manufacturing principles
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience
• Must be a U.S. person (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to export‑controlled information access
• Must reside within a 50‑mile radius of Camarillo, CA (active duty military exempt)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience participating in and/or leading continuous improvement events
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience

Position Criteria

• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with front‑line teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles