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Stantec

Project Manager

Charleston, SC · On-site

Lead the Design Team consisting of the Architects, Engineers, Equipment Planner and other ... Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to ...

U.S. Navy

BUILDER

Charleston, SC

Specifically, builders may be called upon to: * Assist engineers with construction plans ... Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled ...

U.S. Navy

BUILDER

Mount Pleasant, SC

Specifically, builders may be called upon to: * Assist engineers with construction plans ... Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled ...

U.S. Navy

BUILDER

Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site

Specifically, builders may be called upon to: * Assist engineers with construction plans ... Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled ...

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How do part time engineers balance project responsibilities with limited working hours?

Part-time engineers often focus on specific project components or deliverables, allowing them to contribute effectively within their scheduled hours. Clear communication with supervisors and team members is essential to set realistic expectations and maintain progress. Many organizations use project management tools and regular check-ins to help part-time engineers stay aligned with full-time staff and meet deadlines. Flexibility and proactive planning are key to ensuring that work is completed efficiently without sacrificing quality.

What does a part time engineer do?

Part-time engineers develop and monitor the construction of the functional aspects of a product, structure, or system for their company or client. Unlike full-time engineers, part-time engineers typically work thirty hours or less a week. Specific job duties vary, depending on their specific engineering industry. For example, civil engineers design, construct, and maintain large infrastructure projects for municipalities and other agencies, such as bridges, highways, and airports. As the structures wear down, civil engineers reevaluate the needs of the area and may redesign the current structure or create a new system. Electrical engineers draft plans for electrical systems. Once the systems are created and installed, electrical engineers may also be responsible for maintaining the system to ensure it continues to run efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Engineer, you typically need a relevant engineering degree, foundational technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with engineering software (such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, or SolidWorks) and industry-specific certifications or systems is often required. Strong time management, effective communication, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for balancing multiple projects and collaborating with teams on a flexible schedule. These skills ensure that part-time engineers can deliver high-quality work efficiently while meeting the dynamic needs of employers.

What is the difference between Part Time Engineer vs Contract Engineer?

AspectPart Time EngineerContract Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires relevant engineering degree and certificationsSimilar credentials, often with additional contractual agreements
Work EnvironmentUsually works on-site or remotely for multiple employers, flexible hoursWorks on specific projects for a set duration, often on-site
Employer UsageEmployers hire part-time for ongoing or intermittent tasksEmployers hire contractors for project-based work

Both Part Time Engineers and Contract Engineers share similar credentials and work environments, but differ mainly in employment structure and duration. Part Time Engineers typically work flexible hours for multiple employers, while Contract Engineers focus on specific projects for a fixed period.

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CNC Setup Machinist - Part-time-North Charleston,South Carolina

Eaton Aerospace

Hollywood, SC • On-site

$29.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a CNC Setup Machinist - Part-time. The hourly rate for this position is 26-29.50 per hour. The work hours are flexible.
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:
Eaton Aerospace Group is currently seeking a part-time CNC Setup Machinists to join our team. This position is based in our North Charleston, SC facility. The range for this role is $26.50 to 29 per hour. The North Charleston site is a 24-hour facility, exact shifts will be dependent upon new hire skill set, availability and business need.
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.
  • Properly set tools in machine locations required for set-up & perform part changeover including program retrieval and input
  • Establish work offsets (G54, G55, etc.) manually and utilizing probing technology
  • Read, understand, and reset CNC machine program codes
  • Calculate and input axis coordinates for CNC machines up to 3 axis's or use spindle probe to determine work offsets
  • Calculate and input axis coordinates X, Y and Z or use spindle probe to determine work offsets
  • Utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing results to make adjustments to work offsets

Qualifications:
Basic (Required) Qualifications:
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience operating CNC lathes and/or mills in a manufacturing or operations environment or equivalent education
  • Must have one (1) years' experience setting up CNC lathes and/or mills
  • 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, 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 residing within the immediate area of North Charleston, SC (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
  • 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:
  • Technical degree in manufacturing, machining, or related field
  • Journeyman's Toolmaker Certification
  • Experience with CNC or conversational programming
  • Experience operating a variety of manual machines (lathes, mills, jig bore, grinders etc.)
  • Familiar with Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing techniques such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, TPM, Error Proofing, Standardized Work, Set up Reduction, Continuous Flow, and Pull
  • Experience in Troubleshooting Problems using quality tools such as statistics, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, etc.
  • PC computer skills (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, etc...) with ability to learn other programs

Position Criteria:
  • Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week
  • Must be able to understand and interpret blueprints and sketches including proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Must be able to perform basic shop math.
  • Must have demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

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 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.
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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