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Operator II-PTFE Extrusion

Eaton
Eaton Salary
Middlesex, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/27/2026
Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Operator II-PTFE Extrusion.

The hours for this role are 6am-6:30 pm Friday-Sunday

The hourly rate for this position is $18.75 Hourly Rate 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

Primary Job Function

Experienced level of machine operator requiring the ability to follow written instructions and read blueprint specifications. Under moderate supervision, sets up and operates alternately more than one type of production machine on a limited range of production work, involving close tolerances and set-ups, which are exacting, but not usually highly involved or difficult. Adjusts machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, feeds and operation sequence are ordinarily prescribed.

The operator will be required to learn and work in multiple areas below

Powder Blending & Perform

4” Tube Extrusion

6” Tube Extrusion

7” Tube Extrusion

ILS Tube Extrusion

The operator might be required to cross train in areas below

Thermoplastic Tube Extrusion

Thermoplastic Cover Extrusion

Silicone Extrusion

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

  • Pull powder from staging area and load powder into perform press
  • Set up extruder with proper pin and die according to set-up sheet
  • Load billet into extruder
  • Set limit switch and set dial speed for extruder
  • Examine extruded tube at beginning and end of each billet
  • Extrude tube onto pan(batch)/reel
  • Chart measures
  • Move pan to oven and load (batch) (MUST CERTIFY ON LIFT TRUCK)
  • Apply mica dust to tube
  • Remove mica dust from pan
  • Monitor tube dimensions
  • Set timers and start ovens (batch)
  • Perform operations in MFGPro
  • Disburse raw materials
  • Keep up air emissions log
  • Perform duties relative to production in the assigned area and is able to operate all equipment and machinery in the assigned area, including lift truck.
  • Produce a quality product, safely, on-time, and with the least cost possible.
  • Review work orders, specifications or instructions to determine material, ingredients, procedures, components and settings. Accurately record data on process travelers.
  • Accurately complete computer transactions as necessary (labor & scrap transactions, inventory disbursements & cycle counts, expense items, etc.).
  • Participate in cell/team activities including, but not limited to, team meetings, problem-solving, Kaizen events, etc.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment through effective housekeeping, 5S and TPM practices
  • Follow all plant, safety, and environmental rules and regulations. Support plant lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Model the Eaton ethical conduct policy, the Eaton Values and Philosophy, and comply with all other corporate, plant, and regulatory policies and regulations as applicable.
  • Perform all other duties as required.


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • 6 months of Manufacturing experience
  • Must live within 50 miles
  • 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. Good verbal and written communication skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Good problem-solving, prioritization and decision-making skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills/teaming ability
  • Ability to learn computer transactions
  • Ability to learn and successfully operate production equipment


Additional Information

Safety Responsibilities

  • Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures.
  • Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management’s attention and correct those they can.
  • Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities:
  • Assist in developing job safety analysis and safe working procedures.
  • Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions.
  • Accident, near-miss accident or potential hazard investigations.
  • 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 designated work area.


Working Conditions

Physical Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions may produce some discomfort, e.g. exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, and fumes.

Sensory Attention

Almost constant need to give concentrated attention where multiple stimuli are changing quickly, and where two or more senses must be used in coordination.

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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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