Seals Development Lab Technician - 1st shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Seals Development Lab Technician - 1st shift to join our team in Beltsville, MD!
The core hours are 7 am - 3 pm, Monday - Friday. Overtime may exceed these hours at times.
The hourly rate for this position is $25.50 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.
What you’ll do:
The Seals Development Lab Tech sets-up and operates multiple seal machines. They produce and check quality of a finished parts.
In this role, you will:
- Complete all of Skill Level III Operator requirements.
- Develop processes and tooling for new & existing parts and provide recommendations for Engineering for modified tooling.
- Set up, program, troubleshooting, problem solving and operate of all cell machines.
- Expert on product and process knowledge for all parts produced in cell.
- Test new tooling and process & Analyze SPC charts.
- Train production employees & successfully complete required certifications.
- Maintenance request process in QAD.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow SOPs and meet all Safety requirements.
- Perform all 5S+ activities and keep immediate work area clean and free from hazards.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) from an accredited institution.
- Experience working in a manufacturing 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 offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing
Skills:
- Basic Math, PC & Microsoft Excel Skill.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbally.
- Router & Inspection report/documentation comprehension and preparation.
- Nonconforming Material Comprehension and Nonconforming Material Form preparation.
- Basic Metrology Tools, Blueprint, SPC, & CMM knowledge.
- Understanding Preventative Maintenance Responsibilities, MFG Pro & QAD System.
- Resourceful and innovative rework ability to set up & operate respective cell equipment to coordinate the transfer of manufacturing process to the production floor through training production employees.
- Basic knowledge of all forming techniques to create and modifyrouter and process sheet for hand rolling & NC program for large and small Seals.
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional lifting of up to 25lbs (carts are available for usage) with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to sit and stand with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to use handles on manual machines and have manual dexterity.
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