Full Time - Assembler I - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Asheville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is hiring a full-time Assembler I at its Arden, North Carolina location. The role performs winding, assembly, complex and repetitive wiring, and copper fabrication to build sub-assemblies and complete control equipment units. The assembler ensures completed units meet electrical and mechanical specifications, carries out quality checks, and prepares finished products for shipment. The hourly rate is $19.50. The position involves assembling and wiring Main Breaker Units to production specifications, completing mechanical build-outs and electrical-component installation, performing wiring from schematics and Bills of Materials, and verifying copper connections meet bracing specifications. The assembler inspects completed work, completes cleanup and packaging, follows production schedules, communicates production issues, and supports a safe workplace. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of Avery Creek, North Carolina; active-duty military are exempt from this geographical requirement. Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. The role requires physical activity including lifting up to 35 pounds and frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, and ladder use, with or without reasonable accommodation. Overtime may be required on weekdays and weekends. Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific benefit programs and options may depend on eligibility, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Avery Creek, North Carolina; active-duty military are exempt from this geographical requirement.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including specified student and work visa programs and statuses.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds at waist, shoulder, and overhead levels, and to perform frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and squatting and regularly climb ladders for material handling and tool use, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and reliable attendance.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Flexibility to work overtime, including weekdays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in mechanical and wiring roles.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to use power and hand tools.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, internet, and related tools.

Responsibilities

Assemble and wire Main Breaker Units according to specifications and production requirements.
Perform full mechanical assembly, including structural build-out and installation of electrical components.
Execute complex wiring tasks using schematics, diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
Ensure copper connections meet required bracing specifications.
Inspect completed work to verify electrical and mechanical performance standards.
Complete final cleanup, packaging, and preparation of units for shipment.
Follow and maintain production schedules to meet Main Breaker demand.
Collaborate with supervisors, team leads, and coworkers to identify and promptly escalate production issues.
Promote and maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
Perform additional duties as assigned.