Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is hiring an Assembly Technician to join its Omaha, Nebraska team. The role 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 scheduled shift is 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; overtime may be required on Fridays, Saturdays, and weekends based on business needs.

The technician uses hand and air tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring devices to assemble, adjust, or repair products. Work includes installing components from material lists and blueprints, crimping wire lugs, following point-to-point wiring diagrams and schematics, and routing electrical wire. The work may involve standing, sitting, bending, using ladders, and working in tight spaces. Assemblies must be checked for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness, and the technician responds to change notices, customer-requested adjustments, and development needs. The role emphasizes safety, customer service, quality, and productivity.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution. Eaton does not offer immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Relocation is not offered; candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the Omaha facility, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates.

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.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
• Excellent history of work performance, teamwork, and attendance.
• Must live within 50 miles of the Omaha, Nebraska facility unless exempt as an active-duty military service member candidate.
• Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in electrical wiring in a manufacturing environment.
• One or more years of light construction experience.
• One or more years of experience reading and interpreting drawings or wire diagrams.
• One or more years of experience wiring electrical products.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, adjust, or repair products using hand and air tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring devices.
• Position and install component parts according to material lists and blueprints.
• Perform assembly wiring, including crimping wire lugs with manual and automatic crimpers and strippers.
• Follow point-to-point wiring diagrams and schematics to install and route electrical wiring.
• Work from ladders and in tight spaces, and perform tasks while standing, sitting, or bending.
• Inspect assemblies for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness.
• Respond to change notices, customer-requested adjustments, and development needs.
• Maintain a focus on safety, customer service, quality, and productivity.
• Work overtime as required, including weekends.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• Healthcare and retirement savings programs with company match.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development.
• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation.
• Various health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may depend on eligibility factors.

What This Job Offers

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