Eaton
A global leader in power management, providing energy-efficient solutions for various industries.
CNC Setup Machinist- 2nd Shift
Set up and run CNC mills/lathes on 2nd shift, ensuring quality production.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves leading changeovers between production runs on CNC mills and lathes, then operating selected machines for the remainder of the run while ensuring part quality. It requires precise tool setup, establishment of work offsets, and adherence to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards. The machinist must be able to read and adjust CNC program codes and coordinate inputs for up to three axes. • Set tools for machine setup and perform part changeover, including program retrieval and input. • Establish work offsets (G54, G55, etc.) manually and via probing technology. • Read, interpret, and reset CNC machine program codes. • Calculate and input X, Y, Z axis coordinates for up to three‑axis CNC machines, or use a spindle probe to determine offsets. • Apply GD&T results to adjust work offsets.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸tool setup
- ▸work offsets
- ▸cnc programming
- ▸axis input
- ▸gd&t
- ▸production changeover
What You Bring
• High school diploma or GED. • Minimum two years' experience operating CNC lathes and/or mills (or equivalent education). • At least one year of experience setting up CNC lathes and/or mills. • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. • Must be a U.S. person per ITAR regulations. • Technical degree in manufacturing, machining, or related field (preferred). • Experience with various manual machines such as lathes, mills, jig borers, grinders (preferred). • Ability to read blueprints and sketches with GD&T proficiency (preferred). • Proficient in basic shop math (preferred). • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude (preferred).
Requirements
- ▸cnc experience
- ▸cnc setup
- ▸gd&t
- ▸technical degree
- ▸manual machines
- ▸shop math
Benefits
Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is seeking a CNC Setup Machinist for the 2nd shift (3:00 pm‑11:00 pm) at the North Charleston, SC facility, offering $24‑$29 per hour plus a $2.50 shift differential. Salaries reflect skills, experience, qualifications, market and business factors. Relocation assistance and a $3,000 sign‑on bonus (subject to withholding) are provided. Eaton fosters a creative environment where employees can reach their full potential, investing in learning through tuition assistance and modern machining equipment. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with ITAR requirements, requiring U.S. persons for this role. • Bonuses are offered for a limited time only. • Health insurance effective from the first day of employment. • Air‑conditioned, well‑maintained facility with paid lunch. • Two weeks of vacation upon hire. • Tuition assistance and access to new machining and measuring equipment.
Work Environment
Onsite