Assembly Technician III - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking an Assembly Technician III (Kitter) for its Lake Greenwood, South Carolina location. The position works first shift, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at an hourly rate starting at $20.94. The Assembly Kitter achieves daily production goals with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity by assembling and organizing components into orders that supply the production line and improve assembly efficiency. The role receives and tracks incoming materials, verifies quantities and job-order requirements, assigns materials to designated locations, and works with planners to fulfill scheduled jobs. It also addresses material shortages, checks material completeness and quality, operates a forklift safely, and supports other kitting duties as needed. The position includes training and mentoring new employees on kitting processes. Eaton states that it provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs offering paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific benefits and eligibility may depend on factors such as location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreement applicability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
One year of manufacturing experience.
Live within 50 miles.
Be authorized to work in the United States without current or future corporate sponsorship.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with team members.
Flexibility and openness to changes in processes or tasks.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Receive, sort, and PTS-scan incoming materials delivered to staging to support accurate tracking and inventory management.
Verify material quantities to maintain inventory accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
Verify and correlate materials with job orders (GO#) to confirm required production components are available.
Assign and PTS-scan materials to designated locations when they are moved.
Collaborate with planners to complete scheduled jobs accurately and on time.
Enter remakes for missing bars or housing materials to address shortages and maintain production continuity.
Inspect materials for completeness and quality.
Follow safety policies, procedures, and WSRA requirements.
Operate a forklift to move materials safely and efficiently within the facility, following safety regulations and company policies.
Train and mentor new employees on kitting processes and procedures.
Assist in other areas of kitting as needed and perform other assigned duties.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workplace.