Lead Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Eaton\u2019s IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a Lead Press Operator - 2nd Shift to join our team at Carol Stream.\n\nThe hourly rate for this position is $25-$34 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential. \n\nCore hours for this role are 3:30pm - 2:00am Monday - Thursday with occasional OT on Friday.\n\nPlease 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. \n\nEaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton\u0027s plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do:\n\nThe Lead Press Operator is expected to support the Production Supervisor for the following, Tier 1 meetings, classroom setting training and onboarding training. They are an extension of the supervisor and do have the capability of assigning work to the employees within the department. In addition, they must be able to perform assigned operation of presses to ensure part is produced to specifications. Must be willing to learn auxiliary equipment and the use of basic measuring equipment. Must be able to understand and have conversations with support teams to start basic problem solving.\n\n \nIn this role you will: \n\u2022 Support and at times, lead the Tier 1 production meeting \n\u2022 Be able to understand and respond to report boards and files \n\u2022 Define with or without the production supervisor the production plan and shift balancing \n\u2022 Suggest any training plan for team members \n\u2022 Record Basic problem-solving information for deeper analysis \n\u2022 Be accountable for the production results in your area \n\u2022 Participate in problem-solving root cause analysis \n\u2022 Ensure the knowledge and respect of standard at the press in your area (WRA, LPA, SPA, 5S\u2026) \n\u2022 Be Capable of supporting training \n\u2022 Be able to communicate with the team members and support teams \n\u2022 Willing to partake in leadership training \n\u2022 Ability to review work instructions and suggest updates \n\u2022 Check and provide all process components like lubricants and packaging, etc. \n\u2022 Visually inspect production for burrs, scrapes, rust and other defects. \n\u2022 Identify and locate proper material thickness and gauge. \n\u2022 Check production against sample and/or print using basic measuring equipment like gauges, micrometers, calipers, etc. \n\u2022 Achieve Production Schedules \n\u2022 Comply with 5s \n\u2022 Has a great sense of urgency\n\n## Qualifications:\n\nRequired (Basic) Qualifications: \n\u2022 High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) from an accredited institution\n\n \nNo relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area (50 miles) will be considered for this position. \n\nCandidates who are Active Duty Military are exempt from the geographical area limitation.\n\nEaton 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.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Leadership experience\n * at least six months prior experience in an industrial manufacturing environment \n * Exposure to press operating \n * Previous experience with the department including processes, equipment and our PLEX system\n\n\n\n## Additional Criteria:\n\n\u2022 Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format in English. \n\u2022 While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand \n\u2022 The employee is moderately required to walk \n\u2022 The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds \n\u2022 Noise level in plant is moderate. Hearing protection is required in all areas \n\u2022 Safety Glasses \u0026 Safety Toed Shoes are required in the manufacturing areas \n\u2022 Ability to comply with all safety protocols\n\nWe 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\u0027s 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.\n\nEaton 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.\n\nYou 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.\n\nTo 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\n#IND123\n