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FMS (Machine) Operator- Weekend Shift

Eaton and Careers
Fayetteville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an FMS (Machine) Operator- Weekend Shift to join our team in Fayetteville, NC.

The hourly rate for this position is $17.85- $27.93 per hour.

The core hours are Friday- Sunday, 6:00 AM- 6:00 PM.

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 FMS (Machine) Operator will assume responsibility for processing sheet metal orders by integrated punch/laser/shear equipment, and bending (press brake) operations. Perform fabrication work on a repetitive and/or non-repetitive basis.


In this function you will:

A. Perform work from manufacturing information, bills of material, written and/or oral instructions.
B. Set up and operate: press brakes, Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) shear, numerical controlled turret press to cut with right angle shear, computer for nesting / batching of parts, as well as create and modify programs. Punch and form metal to specifications for filling job orders. Determine necessary parts/inventory, jigs/fixtures, and obtain materials from stock areas.
C. Verifies job quality in each step of fabrication process by measuring dimensions, tolerances, pattern sequence and necessary calculations for machine adjustments. As required, dial in programs manually or edit existing programs. Provide assistance to other sheet metal fabricators/operators in performance of their duties as required.
D. Deliver material to/from workstations using material handling equipment, position work material on work surface. Ensure correct parts and matching documentation reach next process in a timely fashion.
E. Complete necessary preparation work such as wiping, degreasing, de-burring, or grinding of components. Activates equipment, prepare set-up parameters and direct lower-coded personnel in operation.
F. Pick up and place scrap in appropriate containers. Documentation / record keeping may be required.
G. Operate spot welding machine, power grinder, power sanders, hand-tools, band saw, drills, temporary fixturing devices, jigs and fixtures, 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.
H. Maintenance of equipment such as condition of tooling, 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.
I. Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion; keeping oil deposits off of floor. Depose of trash and scrap. Observe all health/hygiene and safety policies as directed and specified

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) from an accredited institution
  • No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area (50 miles) will be considered for this position
  • Previous experience using precision-measuring equipment such as calipers, tape measures, micrometers, etc. Hand tools will be utilized such as screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, drills, grinders, portable band saws, files, power hand tools, drill presses, air-driven hand tools, etc.
  • Previous experience reading drawings and/or blueprints.
  • Previous experience with general operation and troubleshooting of the equipment.
  • DMM experience
  • 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.

Position Criteria:

  • Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures and rules.
  • Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those they can.
  • Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities:
  • Develop job safety analysis and safe working procedures.
  • Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions.
  • Accident, near-miss accident or potential hazard investigations.
  • Keep other employees aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
  • Maintain 5S and housekeeping in work area.
  • Maintain health and safety equipment in good working order.
  • Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
  • Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement.
  • Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in their work area.

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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