Machine Operator - PTFE ILS 1 and 2 (Day Shift)

Eaton's IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Machine Operator - PTFE ILS 1 and 2 (Day Shift).

The hours for this role are 6 am to 4:30 pm

The hourly rate for this position is $18.75 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

Primary Job Function
Responsible for setting up and operating the inline extruders in the PTFE cell. This includes pin and die retrieval, extruding billets, quality checks, printing necessary paperwork and ensuring healthy levels of work in progress for next operation.

Home Job Areas:

• ILS Line 1 and 2

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Set up extruder with proper pin and die according to set-up sheet
• Load billet into extruder
• Set limit switch and set dial speed for extruder
• Examine extruded tube at beginning and end of each billet
• Extrude tube onto pan(batch)/reel
• Monitor tube dimensions with laser mic and flaw detector
• Splice and cut tube
• Monitor inline ovens
• Complete operations in MFGPro
• Disburse raw materials (powder, lube, etc.)
• Keep up air emissions log
• Climb up and down steps for ILS line one and two in order to rethread chains
• Stage completed reel or tube in designated areas

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Basic math skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving, prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to learn computer transactions
• Ability to learn and successfully operate production equipment
• Ability to lift 30 pounds unaided
• Ability to work on elevated surfaces

Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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 themeaning 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.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

• 6 months manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• 1 year experience with computer transactions in ERP system
• 1 year of experience working in aerospace manufacturing

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 assessment and safe working procedures.
• 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
Physical Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions may produce some discomfort, e.g. exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Wilson, NC

Job ID: Eaton-50975Middlesex

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-13T18:35:34