Punch Press Operator (Die Setter) (Weekend Shift)

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Punch Press Operator (Die Setter) (Weekend Shift) at our Fayetteville, NC site! The hourly rate for this position is $23.00-$29.76 per hour 11.12% shift premium for weekend shift hours worked per hour. 

CORE HOURS:  6AM - 6PM (FRIDAY - SUNDAY)

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• 80 hours of paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly pay
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Overtime opportunities
• Climate Controlled
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

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 Die Setter will set up and operate punch press machines using multiple progressive automatic dies and automatic feed equipment. 

• Perform work from manufacturing information, bills of material, written and/or oral instructions.
• Utilize manufacturing information, determine necessary parts/inventory, jigs/fixtures, and obtain materials from stock areas.
• Provide assistance to lower - level sheet metal fabricators / operators in performance of their duties as required.
• Deliver material to/from workstations using material handling equipment, position work material on coil cradle / feeder. Ensure correct parts and matching documentation reach next process in a timely fashion.
• Complete necessary preparation work such as wiping, degreasing, de-burring, or grinding of components.
• Pick up and place scrap in appropriate containers. Documentation / record keeping may be required.
• Operate punch presses and other metal-fabrication equipment as directed. Inspect parts periodically or as directed utilizing manufacturing information such as drawings / blueprints, make necessary adjustments as required. Keep accurate piece count and other applicable records. Inform Supervisor of any quality problems.
• Transport die for installation and calibration using forklift.
• Maintenance of equipment such as punches, dies, hydraulic clamping systems, material feeder systems, oiling/greasing, machine settings, changing of tooling, and minor adjustments may be necessary. Complete necessary maintenance check sheets and inform Supervisor and / or  Maintenance personnel of any problems.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion, keeping oil deposits off of floor.
• Observe all health/hygiene and safety policies as directed and specified.
• Dismantle previous set-ups after termination of order. Move dies to tool room if sharpening or maintenance is required.
• Adjust all presses with power and / or automatic feeds at initial set-up and during production.
• Clear jams and malfunctions. Administer trial runs and first-part inspection.
• Accountable for proper operation and placement of all safety-related equipment during set-up, operator briefing and production.

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Qualifications:

• Must have a High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Must have a minimum of six months experience setting dies in a manufacturing environment
• 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 is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Fayetteville, NC facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with machine operation
• Previous experience with operating a punch press machine

Skills:

Position Criteria:
•    Demonstrated proficiency with drawings and/or blueprints.
•    Able to drive a forklift and obtain forklift certification.

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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.