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Machinist I - 1st Shift

Eaton
Eaton Salary
South Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Machinist I - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $27.30 per hour. The hours for this shift are 6:30 am - 2:30 pm.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

  • Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
  • Paid holidays - up to 12!
  • Weekly pay
  • Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
  • Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
  • Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!


What You’ll Do

The CNC Machinist I is responsible for setting up and operating various CNC Mill and Lathe Machines. In this role, you will be expected to identify and use proper tools, gages, and equipment. You will be responsible for understanding various work processes and performing various machining operations within the CNC Machining group.

In This Function, You Will

  • Maintain tolerances, inspection, and production standards
  • Meet or exceed quality and quantity standards
  • Operate multiple machines in machining work centers
  • Make offsets based on inspection of parts in accordance to print specifications/instructions.
  • Download programs from network system (DNC) into the machine
  • Set up, adjust, and operate basic or specialized machine tools used for precision machining operations.
  • Proficient use of micrometers, calipers, indicators, and various other measuring instruments
  • Assist Quality and Engineering teams with problem-solving troubleshooting
  • Assist technicians with troubleshooting
  • Perform other related duties as assigned and follow general housekeeping (5S ) standard and autonomous maintenance tasks
  • Interpret print datum structure and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T


Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience interpreting engineering prints, CNC Machine experience, and machine setup experience, including tool touch-offs and fixture installation.Or a signed apprenticeship contract in lieu of the above experience requirements.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles) of the work location will be considered.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience interpreting engineering prints
  • Experience with operating Mazak, Doosan, Ganesh, or Hardinge machines
  • Experience operating Fanuc or Mazak controllers and editing G&M code
  • Formal technical training or degree in manufacturing trades from an accredited institution.


Skills

  • Ability to operate all workstations effectively in the CNC Machinist group.
  • Ability to learn and operate in multiple machine cells
  • Ability to perform in a team matrix environment.
  • Ability to read and use drawings, routings, blueprints, specifications, part numbers, and other shop documents affecting thisposition.
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and any shift as needed.
  • Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach and use ladder up to 8 hours a day, occasionally up to 12 hours per day with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Must be able to lift 44lbs with or without reasonable accommodations.


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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