Eaton’s IS AER ITD division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician at our Camarillo, CA facility! Core shift hours align to 1st shift, from 6am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday.
The hourly rate for this position is $25 - $30 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.
Beyond base pay, we offer eligibility on day 1 to benefits like PTO, Paid Parental leave for all, medical, dental, and vision insurance; along with 401k match and Eaton contribution. To view our full benefits, check out: Eaton Benefits
The CI Technician is responsible for day-to-day floor support for continuous improvement and productivity improvements. In this role you will make process improvements through attending Tier Meetings collecting and analyzing data to improve safety, productivity, 5S+, and cost. You will work closely with manufacturing and engineering functions to ensure we’re providing adequate Lean/CI training to all employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with 5S+ programs across all operational areas
o Conduct regular audits and track results
o Drive corrective actions and accountability
o Train teams on 5S+ standards and expectations
- Assist with develop, standardize, and maintain visual management systems
o Production boards, KPI boards, tier boards
o Visual controls for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
o Workplace organization and labeling
- Facilitate continuous improvement activities
o Kaizen events (RIE)
o Training
o Problem-solving using structured methods (A3, 5 Whys, etc.)
- Perform Gemba walks to identify opportunities and sustain standards
- Partner with supervisors and operators to reinforce CI culture
- Track and report progress on CI initiatives and metrics
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- 1 year of experience in a continuous improvement role
- Experience practicing Lean Manufacturing principles
- Minimum 1 years of manufacturing experience
- 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
- Must reside within a 50 mile radius of Camarillo, CA. Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement
Preferred:
- Experience in participating and/or leading continuous improvement events
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience
Position Criteria:
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with front-line teams
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
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