Machinist I - 1st Shift

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Machinist I - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $27.30 per hour. The hours for this shift are 6:30 am - 2:30 pm.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays - up to 12!
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you'll do:

Position Overview:
The Manual Machinist I is responsible for setting up and operating various manual Mills and Lathes. In this role, you will be expected to identify and use proper tools, gages, and equipment for the process. You will be responsible for understanding various work processes and performing various machining operations within the Manual Machining group.

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• Review sample parts, blueprints, and engineering data to define fabrication processes and support quality and engineering teams with troubleshooting.
• Required to operate multiple machines in various machining work centers
• Make offsets based on inspection of parts in accordance to print specifications/instructions.
• Set up, adjust, and operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
• Proficient use of micrometers, calipers, indicators, and various other measuring instruments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and follow general housekeeping (5S+) standard and autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Interpret print datum structure and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience interpreting engineering prints, Machining experience, and machine set up experience, including tool touch offs and fixture installation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles) of the work location will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with operating Bridgeport Mills, Engine Lathes, Turret Lathes, and Grinders

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:
• Ability to operate all workstations effectively in the Manual Machinist group.
• Ability to learn and operate in multiple machine cells.
• Meet or exceed quality and quantity standards.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and any shift when required.
• Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach and use a ladder up to 8 hours a day, occasionally up to 12 hours per day with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to lift 44lbs with or without reasonable accommodations.

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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): Oak Creek, WI

Job ID: Eaton-62547SouthMilwaukee

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-09T18:44:58