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Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Eaton and Careers
Omaha, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Machine Operator - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.50 - $23.00 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:

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating 1 or multiple machines to fabricate sheet metal into usable parts. This could include running a press brake, precision laser cutter, or assisting in the deburr process. The ability to read and interpret engineering prints and provide input/program the above machines will help you be successful in this position.


In this function you will:

  • Reference engineering prints or drawings
  • Input program parameters into machine
  • Operate a press brake, laser cutter, and/or assist in deburring process
  • Operate a forklift to move raw material
  • Use precision measuring devices to verify correct material

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
  • 1 year of Machine Operator (press brake, CNC, shear, or laser) experience
  • Must be able to read a tape measure to the 1/16”
  • 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. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prima Laser experience

Position Criteria:

  • Be willing and able to stand for up to 8 hours per day
  • Be willing and able to lift 35 pounds on a regular basis
  • Previous experience with blueprint reading or schematics will serve you well
  • Familiarity with Precision measuring devices, Calipers and Micrometers
  • Understand and recognize different gauges of mild steel

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.

Salary : $21 - $23

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