CNC Grind Setup Machinist

Company: Eaton Aerospace
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a CNC Grind Setup Machinist. The rate for this position is $24-$29/hour $2.50/hr shift differential The hours for third shift is as follows; 11:00 pm - 7:00 am. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you'll do: Eaton Aerospace Group is currently seeking CNC Setup Machinists to join our 3rd shift team. This position is based in our North Charleston, SC facility. Relocation assistance will be provided. The range for this role is $21-25 per hour. This position is currently offering a sign-on bonus of $3,000*; less applicable withholding. Position Overview: The setup machinist will lead the transition/changeover between production runs on various CNC machines such as mills and lathes then operate select machines through the remainder of the production run while ensuring quality parts from the work cell. Making what matters work at Eaton 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. In this function you will: \n Properly set tools in machine locations required for set-up & perform part changeover including program retrieval and input \n Establish work offsets (G54, G55, etc.) manually and utilizing probing technology \n Read, understand, and reset CNC machine program codes \n Be able to calculate and input axis coordinates for CNC machines up to 3 axis's or use spindle probe to determine work offsets \n Calculate and input axis coordinates X, Y and Z or use spindle probe to determine work offsets \n Utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing results to make adjustments to work offsets \n Additional benefits to include: Health insurance effective from first day of employment, air conditioned and well-maintained facility, paid lunch, two weeks of vacation upon hire. Eaton is invested in the learning and development of its employees, offering tuition assistance and capitalizing on new machining and measuring equipment. \n Read, understand, and reset CNC machine program codes \n Able to determine and run work offsets for 4 axis single machine \n Display advanced management of part specific tooling packages 1-30 tools per process \n Able to manage parts with less than 10-50 part features \n \n Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications: \n Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience operating CNC lathes and/or mills in a manufacturing or operations environment or equivalent education \n Must have one (1) years' experience setting up CNC lathes and/or mills \n Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. \n 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. \n \n Preferred Qualifications: \n Technical degree in manufacturing, machining, or related field \n Journeyman's Toolmaker Certification \n Experience with CNC or conversational programming \n Experience operating a variety of manual machines (lathes, mills, jig bore, grinders etc.) \n Familiar with Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing techniques such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, TPM, Error Proofing, Standardized Work, Set up Reduction, Continuous Flow, and Pull \n Experience in Troubleshooting Problems using quality tools such as statistics, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, etc. \n PC computer skills (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, etc) with ability to learn other programs \n Must be able to understand and interpret blueprints and sketches including proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). \n Must be able to perform basic shop math. \n Must have demonstrated mechanical aptitude. \n \n 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 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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