Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is hiring an Assembly Technician for its Omaha, Nebraska team. The position assembles and installs electrical metering, relaying, and transformer components into medium-voltage (5–38 kV) switchgear assemblies, including device wiring. The hourly rate is $19.00. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with overtime as required, including weekends. The technician uses hand and air tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring devices to assemble, adjust, or repair components. Work includes positioning parts according to material lists and blueprints; crimping wire lugs with manual and automatic crimpers and strippers; and routing and installing wiring using point-to-point diagrams and schematics. The work may involve standing, sitting, bending, working from ladders, and entering tight spaces. The technician inspects assemblies for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness, responds to change notices and customer adjustments, and supports development needs while focusing on safety, customer service, quality, and productivity. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution. Eaton does not offer immigration sponsorship or relocation for this role. Applicants must live within 50 miles of the Omaha facility, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates. Preferred qualifications include related electrical wiring experience in manufacturing and light construction experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility.
Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime as required.
Good problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
Excellent history of work performance, teamwork, and attendance.
Ability to read and interpret drawings or wire diagrams.
Must live within 50 miles of the Omaha, Nebraska facility; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of related electrical wiring experience in a manufacturing environment.
One or more years of light construction experience.

Responsibilities

Assemble, adjust, or repair components using hand and air tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring devices.
Position and install component parts according to material lists and blueprints.
Install electrical wiring by following point-to-point wiring diagrams and schematics, routing wire between connection points.
Crimp wire lugs using manual and automatic crimpers and strippers.
Inspect assemblies for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness.
Respond to change notices, customer-requested adjustments, and development needs.
Focus on safety, customer service, quality, and productivity.