Eaton South Molton
We make the energy transition work. Every day, we work to improve people’s lives and the environment by providing intelligent power management solutions and services that enable our communities to take action to decarbonize now.
Transitioning our communities to a reliable and accessible energy infrastructure that is no longer dependent on carbon takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
Would you like to make a difference working for a global and ethical company? Join us today. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E
Manual Machinist
The Machinist is accountable for setting and operating manual turning, milling and/or grinding machines to produce parts to engineering technical drawings whilst following company procedures and safe working practices. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge to review parts to ensure they comply with measurements on drawings and take remedial action as appropriate by adjusting ensure compliance.
Essential Functions:
- Select and load tooling as appropriate to machine
- Check accuracy of first off
- Check accuracy of parts using appropriate measurement tools
- Take corrective action to rectify errors
- Obtain & maintain approved operator status for machines and processes
- Undertake inspection process of other team members work when required
- Work on own initiatives and resolve any issues or problems to company specific procedures
- Knowledge and application of lean principles/tools/5 S/seven wastes, participating in Kaizen events
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable working on different machines and assisting colleagues as required.
- Flexible in work patterns to meet business needs
- Maintain regular maintenance checks (TPM) on machines
- Maintaining a safe environment, whilst producing parts to a high quality standard withing expected timescales
Experience Required:
- Previous experience in setting and operating a combination of manual Turning, Milling and/or Grinding machines is essential with experience of using Gun Drills an advantage
- Conversant with Machine Shop Measurement Techniques, selecting and using appropriate measurement equipment
- Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and an understanding of Geometric Tolerancing
- Experience of Programming and Operating Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMM's) an advantage
- Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices
Qualifications required
- Apprentice Qualified or similarly experienced Machinist with Turning, Milling and/or Grinding experience
Hours of work:
- Monday to Thursday 08:00am to 16:45, Friday 08:00am to 12:00pm.
- 37 hours per week.
What Eaton offers?
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- We make ethics and culture matter – You will enjoy working in supportive and collaborative workplace where ethics and safety are in our DNA
- We make your perspectives matter - Different points of view are what drive innovation and collaboration, and at Eaton, innovation begins with top-to-bottom diversity. Our senior leadership is made up of individuals from diverse groups to help create an environment where employees feel represented and heard at every level
- We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
- We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
- We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies
- We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen
- We make your voice matter - we value safety and trust. This is a place where you can speak up and be heard. There’s room here for everyone because we believe that every person matters
Our recent awards:
- FORTUNE’s 2021 World’s Most Admired Companies list
- One of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2021 by Ethisphere
- Top 50 Employers List 2020 by Woman Engineer Magazine
- Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality 2020 by Human Rights Campaign
- Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2020 list for 13th consecutive year by 3BL Media
- 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for 11th consecutive year by Corporate Responsibility Magazine
- ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, Sustained Excellence ranking
Candidate applying to the vacancy will be subject of the background screening
Job: Manufacturing & Operations
Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa
Organization: AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time