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CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

Eaton and Careers
Davenport, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is currently seeking a CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $31.25 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 CNC Machinist is responsible for performing set-up and operating CNC machine tools, checking processed work against job specifications for a variety of life support, air-to-air refueling, and personal survival equipment systems.


In this function you will:

  • Inspect your own parts and obtain first article approval when required
  • Perform all common types of machining including turning, drilling, boring, facing, forming, reaming, tapping, threading, knurling, slotting, burnishing, chamfering, and deburring
  • Obtain information on job requirements from a variety of readouts and presentations including blueprints, models, analysis sheets, sketches, written and oral instructions, to produce quality products
  • Set up and operate associated manual machines (drill press, milling machine, saw, etc.) as required
  • Set up and operate 5 axis mills and 5 axis mill turn machines
  • Read and understand Mazatrol and EIA CNC programming
  • Perform routine machine maintenance
  • All other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution is required
  • 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. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Davenport, IA to 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
  • 3 years of experience with setup and operation of CNC Mills and Lathe Machines.
  • 3 years of experience reading, interpreting, and evaluating a variety of readouts and presentations including blueprints, models, analysis sheets, sketches, written instructions, CMM/layout reports, etc., in order to obtain job specifications

Preferred qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience with 4 and 5 axis CNC machining
  • 3 years of experience with tightly toleranced, complex parts for medical or military applications
  • 3 years of experience with GD&T and datums
  • 3 years of experience with operating Mazak and Mazatrol controlled machines.
  • 3 years of experience with CNC programming OR processes.

Position Criteria:

  • Setup and operation of 3,4, and 5 axis CNC Mills, 4 and 5 axis CNC Mill-Turn machines, and Lathe Machines
  • Experience with CNC programming and processes.
  • The ability to read, interpret, and evaluate a variety of readouts and presentations including blueprints, models, analysis sheets, sketches, written instructions, CMM/layout reports, etc., in order to obtain job specifications
  • Must be able to follow both oral and written instructions when performing job duties
  • Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to work with limited supervision

We 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 believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.


You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.


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 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.

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