Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Technician

Eaton Corporation • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Technician in Reno, Nevada. The role supports safe and effective operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems through troubleshooting, repair, installation, preventive maintenance, and reactive maintenance. The position pays $34.20 per hour plus a $0.50 per hour shift premium. Core hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; new hires must be available to train on first shift for approximately four to six months.

The technician works on electrical and mechanical systems across production equipment and facilities, including PLCs, HMIs, VFD drives, vision systems, motor control and power distribution centers, motors, power and control circuits, mechanical power presses, conveyors, un-coilers, and power transmission devices. The job also involves equipment installation, fabrication, machining, welding, and a range of facility-related work. The technician supports continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives.

This position is based in Reno, Nevada. No relocation benefit is offered, and candidates generally must live within 50 miles of Reno; active-duty military candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation. Eaton does not offer employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution and at least one year of maintenance experience, or a technical school diploma, or an associate degree in electronics or commercial and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience reading electrical and mechanical blueprints and schematics.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to use a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Availability to begin on first shift for orientation and onboarding training for approximately four to six months.
• Ability to interface with vendors to troubleshoot, set up, and acquire parts for machinery.
• Working knowledge of production machinery and equipment, including clutch/brake systems, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, compressed gas systems, water systems, and cooling systems.
• Able to stand continuously during the shift and perform kneeling, bending, and climbing.
• Able to regularly lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of PLC troubleshooting or programming experience.
• At least five years of electrical-field experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens software for troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and drives.
• Journeyman electrician certification.
• Experience with mechanical power presses, roll forming, sheet metal fabrication, or gas metal arc welding (GMAW).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic and mechanical malfunctions on plant machines, facility systems, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical power presses, power transmission devices, conveyors, and un-coilers.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFD drives, vision systems, motor control centers, power distribution centers, motors, power and control circuits, and control panels.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components for hazards, defects, and needed adjustments or repairs, and ensure compliance with National Electrical Code requirements.
• Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment using tools, test equipment, manuals, schematics, blueprints, and other specifications.
• Install new or used manufacturing equipment.
• Perform fabrication and machining as required to complete projects.
• Operate lift trucks, man lifts, and boom lifts to work in elevated locations.
• Fabricate devices and mechanisms to improve, repair, or replace equipment that is not operating properly or efficiently.
• Perform welding, prototyping, plumbing, painting, masonry, piping, and carpentry duties as needed.
• Support facility continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives.
• Interface with vendors to troubleshoot machinery, arrange setup, and acquire parts.

Benefits

• Health benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance program.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Additional health and welfare 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED