Machine Operator - 1st Shift
Pinckneyville, IL$17.32/hrPosted Jul 2, 2026
Single PositionView All JobsMachine Operator - 1st ShiftPinckneyville, Illinois, USA, 62274 No longer accepting applications.Job Req ID68214Work TypeOnsiteDepartmentManufacturingHiring ProgramNot SpecifiedRelocation AssistanceNoShift Times7:00-3:30pmEaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Machine Operator - 1st Shift at our Pinckneyville, IL facility! The core hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. The hourly rate for this position is $17.32 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. Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:Health benefits effective day one of employment.Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more! What you’ll do:
The Machine operator is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through assembly, material handling, packaging, and equipment operation. This role works in a fast-paced production environment and ensures safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently met.In this function, you will:• Operate riveting machines in accordance with safety and quality standards. • Perform basic assembly work following established work instructions and procedures. • Package materials, finished products, and components according to specifications. • Organize, stack, and palletize product for shipment or storage. • Perform end-of-line duties to ensure product accuracy, quality, and readiness for distribution. • Read and interpret basic engineering drawings, prints, and work instructions. • Operate a fork truck and perform material handling duties as required; ability to obtain and maintain fork truck certification. • Support production flow by moving materials and products between workstations. • Train and coach other employees on job tasks, safety practices, and work standards as assignedQualifications:
Basic Qualifications:• High School Diploma or equivalent required. • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment. • 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 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 Pinckneyville, IL facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications:• Prior experience training or coaching employees in a manufacturing setting.Position Success Criteria:
• Ability to perform job-related physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching throughout the work shift. • Ability to work in both seated and standing positions for prolonged periods of time, which may include portions of an 8–10 hour shift, depending on job tasks. • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials of varying sizes, shapes, and weights, up to 50 pounds, as required by essential job functions. • Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate materials and tools on a frequent basis. • Ability to perform repetitive motions, including frequent use of hands, wrists, and arms, to support assembly and production work. • Ability to safely operate tools, machinery, and equipment requiring coordination and manual dexterity. • Ability to move throughout the work area, including between workstations, equipment, and materials.• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. • Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in...