Assembler 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is hiring an Assembler at its Jackson, Mississippi facility. This is a second-shift role with core hours from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The hourly rate is $20.05, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Pay is a general guideline and may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

The Assembler performs minor and subassembly operations, prepares and attaches production and R.E.O. nameplates, and completes lock wiring and required fastener torque checks. The role also includes visual inspection and pre-shipment work, masking and painting parts, completing quality documentation, and verifying work against specifications. The employee maintains a clean and orderly work area, follows safety and quality requirements, uses tools and gauges correctly, and completes operator-defined 5S/TPM tasks. Other duties may be assigned within the job classification.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to DOT and FAA requirements. Candidates must successfully complete a DOT-required pre-employment drug test, and employees remain subject to ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing, including random testing. Access to export-controlled information requires applicants to meet the stated U.S.-person definition. Eaton is not offering relocation benefits; only candidates residing within 50 miles of the Jackson facility will be considered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of general manufacturing or military experience.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable U.S. Government export regulations to access export-controlled information.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Eaton’s Jackson, Mississippi facility; relocation benefits are not offered.
• Must successfully complete a DOT-required pre-employment drug test and comply with ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing requirements for this safety-sensitive role.
• Team-player attitude in relationships with supervisors and peers in a diverse environment.
• Strong work ethic, action orientation, and drive to achieve results.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Good writing skills and ability to comprehend detailed written instructions.
• Manual dexterity for complex assembly.
• Ability to read blueprints and applicable specifications.
• Basic knowledge of component parts.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to access and save files.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience with hydraulic systems in an aviation or military setting.
• Ability to read and follow quality procedures.
• Prior work experience following documented process plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor assembly processes, including rotor/shaft, pressure plate, and shaft seal assembly, as required by work orders or lean line operations.
• Create, produce, and attach production and R.E.O. nameplates according to case histories, Sales Order Addenda, and designated processes and equipment.
• Lock-wire units to customer specifications, prints, and case histories; re-check and validate fastener torque requirements as required.
• Visually inspect units and complete pre-shipment operations, such as installing drive shafts, O-rings, caps, and plugs and placing lock-wire tamper seals.
• Mask and paint parts and units according to blueprints, special paint processes, customer requirements, and specifications.
• Complete required quality and customer information on reports and documents.
• Self-inspect work and verify required assembly and test documentation.
• Maintain assigned work areas to the cleanliness and order required for product quality.
• Promote safety for self and other employees in the area.
• Read and complete inspection ledgers, inspection check sheets, operation sheets, move tickets, discrepancy reports, and other required quality-system paperwork.
• Notify supervisors when received work or its paperwork does not meet required specifications.
• Perform operator-defined 5S/TPM tasks as required.
• Return tools to their proper locations and clean the work area at the end of the shift.
• Use tools and gauges properly to complete work and verify it meets specifications.
• Perform subassembly operations, including installation of pins, plugs, inserts, bearings, and miscellaneous components.
• Perform minor sanding, lapping, deburring, or repair work as required.
• Comply with the Manufacturing Self-Release Process (MSRP) and ensure product quality before work moves to the next operation.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the job classification.

Benefits

• Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may depend on eligibility, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED