Machine Operator - Spiral, Manufacturing

What you’ll do:

The Machine Operator (Spiral) is responsible for setting up and operating wire winders to produce a spiral wrap over Teflon® tubing. They set up and operate braiders for PTFE and the larger diameter hose. They complete complex set-ups with precise and tighter tolerances. Prep and clean mandrels, operate Pole-Up & Strip-Out and operate overhead crane, and operate inline proof tester as needed.  

Home Job Areas:

•  Braider 5

•  Wire Winder 4 and 8

•  Inline Proof Tester

In this function, you will:

• Move 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
• Follow all plant, safety, and environmental rules and regulations. Support plant lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement efforts.
• Model the Eaton ethical conduct policy, Eaton Leadership Model, the Eaton Values and Philosophy, and comply with all other corporate, plant, and regulatory policies and regulations as applicable.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) 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
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience with computer transactions in ERP system
• Minimum of 1 year 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.

Additional Information:

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.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions may produce some discomfort, e.g. exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, heat, grease/oil and fumes.

Sensory Attention

• Almost constant need to give concentrated attention where multiple stimuli are changing quickly, and where two or more senses must be used in coordination.