Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Production Technician - 1st Shift. This position is based at our Athens, Ga location. The Production Technician will operate various manufacturing and CNC equipment and related systems safely and efficiently. They will also ensure compliance with all quality standards of finished parts produced.The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 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: Comply with all standard EHS practices and guidelines, and all Company guidelines and policies. Monitor and maintain efficient manufacturing equipment, manual and automatic gauging systems, and material handling systems operations. Perform all checking and gauging functions to ensure machines are running within specifications. Operate multiple machines simultaneously. Perform adjustments to machine operation to ensure parts are within allowable tolerances including performing adjustments and offsets to machines and monitor conditions of tooling and wheels. In addition to machine changeovers, and change tool inserts as needed. Identify potential equipment problems and report potential equipment problems to maintenance. Work directly with other Line Personnel, Maintenance, Quality Assurance and Leadership Team members to problem solve and correct production-related issues. Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area including equipment. Adhere to Eaton’s 5S+ Workplace Organizational Program. Perform operator-related preventative maintenance and cleaning as required. Assist and provide necessary training to current and new associates. Complete all other duties as required.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent One (1) year of manufacturing experience. Working knowledge of production equipment and CNC machinery. Ability to run, set-up and change-over equipment. Must reside within 50 miles of site facilitySkills: Must have personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, apron, and chemical face shield. MSDS sheets. Lockout/tag-out equipment. Hand tools, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, measuring instruments and gauges, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and equipment operations manualsWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.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 (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) 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.
