Production Worker - 3rd shift

Eatonu2019s IS VEH VGNA is currently seeking a Production Worker. This position is based at our South Bend, IN location. The hourly rate for this position is $21.56 per hour. The core hours are 10pm-6:20am. 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. For this Position, we will be taking the first 50 candidates and then unposting the req to provide the best experience for each person. We will reopen as needed until the req is full. What youu2019ll do: The Production Worker will work in a self-directed, team oriented, advanced forging operation to produce quality product safely and efficiently. In this function you will: u2022 Perform equipment and tooling set-ups as specified by the Process Sheet Work Instructions. u2022 Perform quality inspection including gauge usage, SPC tracking and blueprint reading. u2022 Participate as a team member to continuously improve operations. u2022 Perform preventative maintenance and inspection checks on equipment and forklifts. u2022 Operate and make necessary adjustments to the forge press, trim press, automatic loader, automatic graphite spray system, heat induction system and all related controls. Operate spray lubricant as required. u2022 Communicate with all other team members to assure quality product production and customer satisfaction. u2022 Participate in teams and/or taskforces that are directly related to plant operations and continuous improvement. Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications: u2022 High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required u2022 Previous manufacturing experience u2022 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. u2022 No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate geographical area (within 50 miles) of South Bend, IN will be considered for this position. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. u2022 1-2 years of continuous employment with a single company, demonstrating stability and reliability u2022 Previous experience reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals required. u2022 Basic math experience (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). u2022 Basic units of measure experience (micrometers and calipers). Preferred Qualifications: u2022 Machine Operator experience Position Criteria: u2022 Ability to frequently move and/or lift forgings and dies during the forging and trimming press operations weighing up to 30 lbs. u2022 Ability to stand or walk the entire shift. u2022 Ability to hear and talk to other teammates while working. u2022 Ability to visually detect quality defects during production. u2022 Ability to tolerate extreme temperature changes, wetness and/or humidity during production operations. u2022 Ability to tolerate noise at a time weighted average of 97 decibels and occasional vibration due to use of tools and equipment. u2022 Ability to tolerate fumes from forge press, forklifts, Tennant Sweeper, welding and cutting operations. Ability to tolerate occasional graphite/water mist from forging operations u2022 Available to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. u2022 Willing to adhere to all safety rules and regulations, including all PPE requirements. 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 (Benefits updated 10.24.22.pdf) 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.

Created: 2026-01-26