Assembly Technician II (Lean Line)

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is hiring an Assembly Technician II to assemble, wire, and modify products according to specified guidelines. Products include medium- and high-voltage indoor and outdoor assemblies, breaker and auxiliary compartments, breakers, customer service orders, power modules, and related sub-assemblies. The role follows manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, established procedures, and instructions from a supervisor or team lead. The hourly rate is $20.00, and the role is eligible for a variable incentive program. Core hours are 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; flexible hours and overtime may be needed to support business requirements. The technician completes quality and production documentation, mounts and installs electrical equipment, performs wiring, and inspects assemblies. The work involves regularly lifting and assembling heavy copper parts, reporting Kanban inventory shortages, and responding to change notices, customer adjustments, and development needs. The technician also supports customer-initiated development work and trains and coaches colleagues. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of industrial manufacturing experience, and knowledge of hand and air tools. Eaton is not offering relocation benefits and will consider only candidates who currently live within 50 miles of the work location, except active-duty military service member candidates, who are exempt from that geographic limitation. Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. The workplace regularly involves noise and frequently involves dust. Eaton offers health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work; specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
At least one year of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Knowledge and use of 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 to support business needs.
Ability to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook and Teams, and job-specific programs such as ENOVIA.
Must currently reside within 50 miles of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assemble, wire, and modify medium- and high-voltage assemblies and related products and sub-assemblies according to specified guidelines.
Follow manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, written or oral instructions, and established procedures.
Complete ISO, quality, customer, feedback, and production checklists or forms as required.
Mount and install electrical equipment and perform wiring operations.
Regularly lift and assemble heavy copper parts.
Report Kanban inventory shortages to appropriate operators.
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.