Press Brake Operator - 2nd Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Press Brake Operator - 2nd Shift at our Pinckneyville, IL location! The core hours are Monday-Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. The hourly rate for this position is $22.93 per hour with a $0.40 per hour shift differential.
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 that we offer:
- Benefits effective day one of employment.
- Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
What you’ll do:
In this function, you will:
- Run press brake for forming and/or punching operations.
- Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications using tape measure, micrometers, gauges, calipers, etc.
- Inspect completed workpieces for defects, utilize Workmanship Standards, accurately document results, and complete inspection log.
- Read work orders to determine specifications.
- Test and adjust the machine using gauges and hand tools.
- Install, and align punches, dies, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines using gauges, shims, and hand tools
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- 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 Pinckneyville, IL will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred qualifications:
- Prior press brake operating experience.
- Prior assembly experience.
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Skills:
Position Success Criteria:
- Must be able to obtain a license to operate a fork truck in a safe, responsible manner.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Eaton 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.
You 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.
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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.