Machine Operator (Specialty) - 3rd Shift

Eaton's IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Machine Operator (Specialty) - 3rd Shift to join our team in Middlesex, NC!

The core hours are 11 pm - 7:30 am.

The hourly rate for this position is $21.47 per hour + $0.50 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:

The Machine Operatory (Specialty) is responsible for setting up and operating wire-winders, yarn winders and braiders to provide a braid on the Teflon hoses. They are primarily working with Aerospace product.

Home Job Areas:
• Braiders 21, 22 and 23
• Wire Winder 3 and 6
• Herzog Yarn Winder

In this role, 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 to hook, feed hose into the braider, set up layline printer
• Operate maintain ultrasonic cleaner
• Complete quality checks on braided hose, this includes pick counts, outer diameter and inner diameter checks and lay line verification
• Place braided hose in crats
• 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.
• Operate oven to bake wire
• Proof test samples of finished hose
• Move wire or yarn from storage to work area based on router and work order
• Use over head hoist to lift spools of wire onto wire winders
• Pull catenary to ensure wire meets specified quality standards
• 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, expense items, 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 accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience
• 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 of experience working in aerospace manufacturing

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving, prioritization, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to learn computer transactions and operate production equipment.

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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

Physical Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions may produce some discomfort, e.g. exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, heat, 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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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Wilson, NC

Job ID: Eaton-61122Middlesex

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-20T18:44:19