Assembly Technician IV, 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Technician IV role is responsible for assembling, wiring, and modifying work according to specific guidelines for medium- and high-voltage, indoor and outdoor assemblies, breaker and auxiliary compartments, breakers, customer service orders, power modules, and related sub-assemblies. This includes assembling, wiring, fitting, and modifying highly complex assemblies, such as Special Assemblies, Power Company units, and Pull and Switch Sections, demonstrating advanced technical understanding. The role also involves completing various checklists (ISO, quality, customer, feedback, production), mounting and installing electrical equipment, performing wiring operations, and handling components with heavy copper parts. The technician will maintain Kanban inventory levels, inspect assemblies for quality and security, respond to change notices and customer adjustments, and support engineering teams with development efforts. Work will be performed from manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, and written or verbal instructions, following established procedures. Unit drawings will be retrieved using ENOVIA. This position is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required, and other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
1 year of manufacturing experience
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
No relocation assistance is available for this position. Only candidates located within a 50‑mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active‑duty military service members are exempt from the geographic requirement.
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as business needs require.
Ability to safely use hand and power tools, step ladders, and cranes to assemble products and verify quality in a Lean environment.
Proficiency with standard computer applications (Microsoft Outlook and Teams) and job‑specific systems such as ENOVIA.
Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive abilities, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and teams in a collaborative environment.
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands for handling and feeling.
Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push/pull 50 lbs. or more with or without accommodation
Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in an SG37 assembly role.
Completion of qualifications through the pay‑for‑skill program.
1 year of experience using hand and air tools.
Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing information (MI).
South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or an equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

Assemble, wire, fit, and modify highly complex assemblies—including non‑standard units such as Special Assemblies, Power Company units, and Pull and Switch Sections—demonstrating advanced technical understanding.
Complete ISO checklists, quality checklists, customer checklists, feedback forms, and production lists for supervision, drafting, customer service, and engineering, as required.
Mount and install electrical equipment and perform necessary wiring operations.
Lift, handle, and assemble components involving heavy copper parts.
Maintain required Kanban inventory levels and report shortages to designated operators.
Inspect all assemblies to ensure hardware is secure and assemblies meet cleanliness and quality standards.
Respond to change notices, customer‑requested adjustments, and development needs.
Support engineering, drafting, and supervision teams with customer‑driven development efforts.
Work from manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, and written or verbal instructions from supervision or Engineering, following established procedures.
Retrieve unit drawings using ENOVIA.