Assembly Technician I - 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking an Assembly Technician I in Greenwood, South Carolina. The role works core hours of 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and pays $18.11 per hour plus a $1 per hour shift premium. The position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Compensation is a general guideline and may vary based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. The Assembler I achieves daily production goals with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. The role assembles low-voltage assemblies and performs tasks that include allocating materials, preparing raw materials, assembly, electrical testing, and preparing finished products for shipment. Team members may flex across assembly areas as needed, including Lean Line operations, Flex Line, and PowerWave2 assembly operations. The role uses fixtures, gauges, and assembly tools to assemble, adjust, or repair components; operates a range of production tools as needed; and reads electrical and mechanical drawings. It also involves staging materials, supporting line operations, labeling and preparing products, performing visual inspections and quality checks, and following safety procedures and work instructions. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution, at least three months of industrial manufacturing experience, and at least three months of experience using hand and air tools. Candidates must be within 50 miles of Greenwood, SC; active-duty military service members are exempt from this geographic requirement. No relocation assistance or immigration sponsorship is available. The position requires prolonged standing and the ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors, including location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution.
At least 3 months of industrial manufacturing experience.
At least 3 months of experience using hand and air tools.
Proven problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with team members.
Flexibility and openness to changes in processes or tasks.
Ability to work independently with minimum direction.
Ability to stand for long periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and push or pull up to 100 lbs, with or without accommodation.
Must be within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC; active-duty military service members are exempt from this geographic requirement.
Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
No relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

Achieve daily production goals with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.
Assemble low-voltage assemblies and complete related tasks, including material allocation, raw material preparation, assembly, electrical testing, and finished-product preparation for shipment.
Flex across assembly operation areas as needed, including Lean Line operations such as can prep, tape, bridge joint build, printing paperwork and labels, brush testing, final test, and assembly; and Flex Line and PowerWave2 assembly operations.
Use fixtures, gauges, and assembly tools to assemble, adjust, or repair components.
Operate layout, drilling, sawing, punching, riveting, caulking, and painting tools or materials as needed.
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings to perform work accurately.
Follow standard operating procedures, method sheets, and written or verbal supervisor instructions.
Retrieve and stage materials for production and support assembly line operations as needed.
Apply identification labels and prepare finished assemblies for shipment or storage.
Conduct visual inspections and quality checks on materials and completed assemblies to ensure they meet specifications.
Follow safety policies, procedures, and WSRA requirements.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workplace using 5S+.