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Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Model Shop Machinist - Manufacturing

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOrchard Park, NY, USA$25.88 - $30.19 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience operating CNC machine tools to fabricate high-tolerance, fine-finish metal and plastic parts is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience operating manual shop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, band saws, and grinders is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a low-volume, high-precision prototype environment is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience with ProtoTrak turning and machining centers is required.
  • Familiarity with general cutting and measuring tools used in a model shop environment is required.
  • Ability to use standard measuring and inspection equipment to measure high-tolerance, fine-finish parts is required.
  • Knowledge and experience reading dimensioned drawings is required.
  • Experience with part inspection and measurement methods for tight-tolerance features is required.
  • Understanding of standard materials, including aluminum, CRES, and plastics, is required.
  • Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency because the position provides access to technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by U.S. export laws.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC and manual machining centers and tooling to fabricate high-quality, high-precision parts used on aerospace platforms.
  • Inspect machined parts against drawing requirements.
  • Program and post tool paths, select tools, and set feeds and speeds for CNC machine tools using Mastercam or similar CAM software.
  • Use SolidWorks for model review and feature retrieval.
  • Participate in internal design reviews to build a deeper understanding of current product lines.
  • Perform preventative machine-tool maintenance, including inspecting and replacing fluids and addressing issues that could damage or impair machine-tool performance.
  • Multitask and operate multiple machines under supervision.
  • Assist and mentor less experienced model shop machinists as needed.
  • Work with design and development engineers during product development, including helping engineers understand practical machining practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • A 2- or 4-year machining or machine tool technology degree from an accredited educational institution is preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a model shop or engineering-development machine shop environment is preferred.

About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1911

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