Electrical Assembly Technician - Panelboards & Switchboards

Eaton Corporation • Glendale Heights, IL

15h • $21

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Electrical Assembly Technician - Panelboards & Switchboards. The hourly rate for this position is $21.00 per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
HOURS: 6AM - 2:30PM.
Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:
Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
Paid holidays
Bi-Weekly pay
Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
Overtime opportunities
Retirement benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
The Production Technician is responsible for a wide range of skills including: wire, assemble, fit and mount sub-assemblies, components, and standard fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment. Perform assembly required for test preparation and final inspection. Use established power checking procedures and equipment to verify electrical/mechanical integrity of units assembled. Perform all assignments within acceptable quantity and perfect quality requirements in keeping within assigned functions.
Assemble panelboards and/or switchboards to customer specification based on electrical drawings, manufacturing schematics, and work instructions with the use of hand and power tools.
Inspect and test finished products to maintain quality standards and ensure conformance with specifications and codes.
Use various tools, such as wire strippers and plyers to perform the electrical wiring assembly of panelboards and/or switchboards.
Maintain expected progress of jobs in the area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
Receive and put away material; prepare finished products for shipment.
Perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health. Maintain equipment, tools, and work area per established 5S guidelines.
Cross-train and flex across functions based on development and business needs.

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Requirements

• Minimum one year of experience in an assembly related role with the use of hand and/or power tools (experience in automotive repairs, construction, carpentry, or other assembly type environments will be considered) or completion of a one-year Technical School diploma from an accredited institution.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Must be able to interact and contribute in a small team environment and ability to flex according to production demands.
• Lift 35lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in all written and verbal formats (speech, writing, reading).
• Ability to follow manufacturing drawings and instructions.
• Keep yourself and teammates aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
• Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Attend and actively participate in site meetings and trainings.

Nice To Haves

• Must have a High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• CNC bus fabrication, press brake, or related experience.
• Experience with wiring diagrams, schematics, and power flow to install correct wires.
• Experience with measuring tools, torque tolerance, and hardware assembly.
• Experience using various tools including: manual/electric tools, drill press, press brake, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, tape measure, storage/packaging materials and prescribed safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• wire, assemble, fit and mount sub-assemblies, components, and standard fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment.
• Perform assembly required for test preparation and final inspection.
• Use established power checking procedures and equipment to verify electrical/mechanical integrity of units assembled.
• Perform all assignments within acceptable quantity and perfect quality requirements in keeping within assigned functions.
• Assemble panelboards and/or switchboards to customer specification based on electrical drawings, manufacturing schematics, and work instructions with the use of hand and power tools.
• Inspect and test finished products to maintain quality standards and ensure conformance with specifications and codes.
• Use various tools, such as wire strippers and plyers to perform the electrical wiring assembly of panelboards and/or switchboards.
• Maintain expected progress of jobs in the area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
• Receive and put away material; prepare finished products for shipment.
• Perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work area per established 5S guidelines.
• Cross-train and flex across functions based on development and business needs.

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly pay
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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