Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation • Reno, NV

3d • $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

What you’ll do:
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic and mechanical malfunctions on any plant machine, facility system or related equipment.
Installs, troubleshoots, repairs the following systems: PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD Drives, Vision Systems, Motor Control Centers, Power Distribution Centers, Motors (DC, AC, Stepper, Servo, etc.), Three Phase/Single Phase - power and control circuits, Control Panel layout and component installation.
Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all production equipment.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with National Electric Code (NEC) codes.
Installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.
Install new and/or used manufacturing equipment.
Fabricate and machine as required to complete projects.
Operate lift trucks, man lifts, and boom lifts to work in elevated locations.
Fabricate various devices and mechanisms to improve, repair, or replace that which is not operating properly.
Weld, prototype, plumbing, painting, masonry, piping, and carpentry duties as necessary.
Support all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• One of the following is required:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial and industrial electricity/maintenance
• Completion of a Technical school diploma in Industrial Electricity/Maintenance or related field from an accredited institution
• Associate’s degree in Electronics or Commercial and Industrial electrical systems or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience reading electrical/mechanical blueprints and schematics.
• Previous experience with CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) & SAP.
• Microsoft office suite experience (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience operating a sit down and stand-up forklift
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of PLC (programmable logic controller) troubleshooting or programming experience.
• 5 + years of experience in the electrical field, in an industrial/ manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens Software to troubleshoot PLC’s, HMI’s, and Drives
• Journeyman Electrician Certified
• Previous mechanical power press experience
• Previous roll forming experience
• Previous sheet metal fabrication experience
• Previous gas Metal Arch Welding (GMAW) experience

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic and mechanical malfunctions on any plant machine, facility system or related equipment.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs the following systems: PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD Drives, Vision Systems, Motor Control Centers, Power Distribution Centers, Motors (DC, AC, Stepper, Servo, etc.), Three Phase/Single Phase - power and control circuits, Control Panel layout and component installation.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all production equipment.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with National Electric Code (NEC) codes.
• Installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Install new and/or used manufacturing equipment.
• Fabricate and machine as required to complete projects.
• Operate lift trucks, man lifts, and boom lifts to work in elevated locations.
• Fabricate various devices and mechanisms to improve, repair, or replace that which is not operating properly.
• Weld, prototype, plumbing, painting, masonry, piping, and carpentry duties as necessary.
• Support all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives.

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees