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Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Eaton and Careers
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Machine Operator - 1st Shift. The core hours of the position are 6:30am to 2:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is $19.05 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:

  • Perform a variety of machining operations using single or multi-spindle drill press and/or tapping machines on various castings and parts.
  • Duties include positioning parts into chucks, fixtures, or loading machines; moving selector levers for prescribed speeds; initiating machine cycle, removing machined part and check work.
  • Work involves highly repetitive machine operations such as drilling, milling, tapping, reaming, boring, facing, threading, counterboring, etc.
  • Check work with fixed gauges at prescribed intervals.
  • Detect and report faulty machine operations, defective material, and unusual cases to proper supervision.
  • Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Follow prescribed or standard safety regulations.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • A minimum of three (3) months minimum working in a manufacturing environment.
  • No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate geographic area (50 miles) of Syracuse, NY will be considered for this position.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience reading blueprint drawings and able to use measuring devices (verniers, micrometers, gages)

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 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 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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