Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•El Paso, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its El Paso, Texas team. The technician supports the Technical Services department and continuous improvement in electrical assembly operations by maintaining fabrication and production equipment, completing preventive maintenance, and minimizing downtime. The role also supports plant operations and the maintenance of capital assets, including equipment, machinery, and buildings. The shift is 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; overtime on weekdays and/or weekends may be needed. The listed pay rate is $24.50 per hour, with eligibility for a variable incentive plan. The work includes preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair across mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and maintaining maintenance records. The technician may use powered industrial trucks such as forklifts and scissor lifts, assist outside contractors with plant projects and repairs, and take part in continuous improvement activities. Eaton offers health, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation; healthcare and retirement savings programs with company match; education and tuition assistance; and an annual wellness reimbursement. No relocation benefit is offered, and candidates must generally be within 50 miles of the El Paso location, with an exception for active-duty military service members.

Requirements

At least 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
At least 1 year of experience using hand and power tools for equipment repairs.
Proficiency with computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication and organizational skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, verbal communication, and teamwork.
Ability to work in a highly unstructured and ambiguous environment.
Familiarity with maintenance department KPIs, including equipment availability, zero accidents, PM attainment, MTBF, and MTTR.
Ability to use CMMS software to record and track maintenance tasks.
Basic reading and writing skills, preferably in English and Spanish.
Ability to troubleshoot and maintain automated and semiautomated machines.
Ability to follow preventive maintenance schedules and support production.
Ability to service hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders; troubleshoot motors and sensors; and read electronic and electrical schematics and drawings.
Candidates must generally live within 50 miles of the El Paso, Texas location; active-duty military service members are exempt from this geographic limitation.
Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
At least 1 year of experience with metal fabrication processes and equipment, such as CNC machines, lathes, punch equipment, and bending equipment.
At least 1 year of electronic experience.
An associate degree or certification in electronics, electrical power and controls, PCB repair, or basic PLC programming.
At least 1 year of experience using CMMS and Lean methodologies for problem solving.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment such as lifts, lift tables, cranes, workstations, fans, motors, gates, doors, pumps, and pressure vessels.
Read and interpret technical diagrams, including electrical and hydraulic schematics and PLC-related diagrams.
Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair equipment using a systematic process to identify root causes across electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Support daily plant operations by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and control systems in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and instructions.
Complete assigned work orders and preventive maintenance tasks to maximize equipment reliability; ensure repairs are complete and effective, and initiate work orders based on PM observations.
Complete continuous improvement activities related to equipment and facilities, including 5S+, TPM, and setup reduction, as needed.
Assist outside contractors with plant projects and repairs.
Use hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Complete and maintain maintenance logs and related documentation.
Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Use powered industrial trucks, including forklifts and scissor lifts, for some activities.