Production Operator (Fiberglass) - 1st Shift

Eaton's ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Production Operator (Fiberglass) - 1st Shift at our Pinckneyville, IL facility! The core hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. The hourly rate for this position is $22.31 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.

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

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you'll do:

In this function, you will:
• Safely operate rung preparation and glue station equipment in accordance with established safety and quality standards.
• Perform assembly and packaging functions, including fittings assembly, straight-section assembly, straight/strut packaging, fittings packaging, and accessories packaging.
• Operate and use basic hand tools, including pneumatic tools and measuring instruments, to complete assigned tasks.
• Read, interpret, and work from basic engineering prints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Set up and utilize quality measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and tape measures, to verify product accuracy and specifications.
• Perform saw-related functions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete material handling tasks, including tasks that may require forklift operation; ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license/certification as required for the role.

• Handle materials and components of varying sizes and shapes as part of daily job responsibilities.
• Perform tasks requiring repetitive use of hands and manual dexterity to support production processes.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of ONE (1) year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Must reside within 50 miles of the Pinckneyville, IL facility OR be an Active-Duty Military Service member.

• 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a fiberglass manufacturing environment preferred.

Position Success Criteria:
• Ability to perform job-related physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching throughout the work shift.
• Ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods of time, which may include most of an 8-10 hour shift, as required by job duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials of varying sizes, shapes, and weights, up to 50 pounds, as required by essential job functions.
• Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate materials and tools on a frequent basis.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including frequent use of hands, wrists, and arms, to support assembly and production tasks.
• Ability to safely operate tools and equipment requiring manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to move around the work area, including walking between stations, equipment, and materials as needed.

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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): Carbondale, IL

Job ID: Eaton-68149Pinckneyville

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-07-04T18:41:49