Assembly Technician II - MVS (1st Shift)

Eaton Corporation • Greenwood, SC

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About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is hiring an Assembly Technician II for medium- and high-voltage manufacturing. The role assembles, wires, and modifies assemblies, breaker and auxiliary compartments, breakers, customer service orders, power modules, and related subassemblies according to specified guidelines. The position pays $20.00 per hour and is eligible for a variable incentive program. Core hours are Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The technician follows manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, and supervisor or team-lead instructions. The role includes installing electrical equipment and wiring, completing quality and production documentation, inspecting assemblies, reporting Kanban inventory shortages, responding to change notices and customer adjustments, and supporting development work with engineering, drafting, and supervision. The technician also trains and coaches colleagues.

The work involves hand and power tools, air tools, a step ladder, and a crane in a Lean manufacturing environment. Employees are regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust. The job requires frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to or greater than 50 pounds. No relocation benefit is offered, and candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the work location; active-duty military candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation. Eaton does not offer employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to use hand and air tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in a team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
• Ability to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook and Teams, as well as job-specific programs such as ENOVIA.

Nice To Haves

• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and modify medium- and high-voltage assemblies, compartments, breakers, customer service orders, power modules, and associated subassemblies according to guidelines.
• Follow manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, and written or oral instructions from a supervisor or team lead.
• Complete ISO, quality, customer, and feedback checklists and production lists for supervision, drafting, customer service, and engineering as required.
• Mount and install electrical equipment and perform wiring operations as needed.
• Report shortages to appropriate operators of Kanban inventory.
• Inspect assemblies for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness.
• Respond to change notices, customer-requested adjustments, and development needs.
• Assist engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer-initiated development work.
• Train and coach colleagues to support knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Use hand and power tools, a step ladder, and a crane to assemble products and verify quality in a Lean environment.

Benefits

• Variable incentive program.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Availability of specific programs may depend on eligibility factors.

What This Job Offers

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