Machine Operator (Spiral) - Overnight

About the role

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Machine Operator (Spiral) - Overnight to join our team in Middlesex, NC.

Responsibilities

• Moves materials and carriers based on work order and set up sheets to work station
• Set up braider: string up carriers, loading carriers onto braiders, pull wire from carrier and string up die per specifications, feed mandrel/hose into the braider, set up tape machine
• Complete quality checks on braided hose, this includes pick counts, outer diameter, high wires, score lines
• Strip and set-up winders, be able to perform daily maintenance on wire winder which includes tension checks, roller checks and break pad changes etc.
• Pull catenary to ensure wire meets specified quality standards
• Proof test samples of finished hose. Proof test built hose on inline proof tester
• Load and strip PTFE tubing from steel mandrels before/after braiding
• Safely utilize overhead crane to move mandrels to/from braiders and departments
• Operate oven to bake wire
• Use overhead hoist to lift spools of wire onto wire winders
• Move wire and tape from storage to work area based on router and work order
• Coil and place braided hose on pallets for proof testing
• Perform duties relative to production in the assigned area and is able to operate all equipment and machinery in the assigned area
• Produce a quality product, safely, on-time, and with the least cost possible
• Review work orders, specifications or instructions to determine material, ingredients, procedures, components and settings. Accurately record data on process travelers
• Accurately complete computer transactions as necessary (labor & scrap transactions, inventory disbursements & cycle counts, etc.)
• Participate in cell/team activities including, but not limited to, team meetings, problem-solving, CI events, etc.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment through effective housekeeping, 5S+ and TPM practices
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures
• Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management’s attention and correct those they can
• Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities: Assist in developing work station risk assessments Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions. Accident, near-miss accident or potential hazard investigations
• Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received
• Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement
• Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in designated work area

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience using hand and power tools
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with computer transactions in ERP system
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating an overhead crane
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in aerospace manufacturing

Skills

• Basic math skills, attention to detail, and strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good problem-solving, prioritization and decision-making skills
• Ability to work on a team
• Ability to learn computer transactions and learn how to operate production equipment successfully
• Ability to lift 30 pounds unaided with or without reasonable accommodation

Safety Responsibilities

• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures
• Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management’s attention and correct those they can
• Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities: Assist in developing work station risk assessments Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions. Accident, near-miss accident or potential hazard investigations
• Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received
• Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement
• Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in designated work area