Mission Critical Switchboard Assembler

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC
•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Mission Critical Switchboard Assembler. The assembler selects and installs components and devices using hand and power tools, and uses manufacturing drawings, diagrams, and blueprints to produce custom-ordered switchboards. The role involves collaborating with team members to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The hourly rate is $16.00, and the position is eligible for a variable incentive program. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Sumter facility; relocation benefits are not offered. The employee contributes to a safe, engaged, and inclusive workplace by following policies, using personal protective equipment and equipment properly, and performing 5S duties. They assemble switchboards and panelboards using manufacturing information and instructions, install materials according to established procedures, monitor job progress, communicate shortages or problems, identify process improvements, and help analyze quality or production issues. They are responsible for inspecting materials, identifying nonconforming parts, troubleshooting errors, and cross-training or covering other job functions when needed. The work regularly involves standing, walking, sitting, reaching at or above shoulder level, gripping, and handling materials. It frequently involves stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Employees may frequently lift or carry up to 35 pounds and push or pull 35 pounds or more, with or without accommodation. The work environment regularly includes noise and frequently includes dust. Eaton offers health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; specific offerings depend on eligibility factors.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
  • Reside within 50 miles of the Sumter facility; relocation benefits are not offered.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive, and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in a team environment.
  • Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
  • Ability to use hand tools to assemble and verify the quality of switchboards or panelboards in a Lean environment.
  • Ability to read and comprehend front views, one-line diagrams, bills of material, tape measures, and pick sheets.
  • Ability to resolve obstacles or delays in the production process using analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds and pushing or pulling 35 pounds or more, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in complex assembly operations or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.
  • Experience with measuring devices such as tape measures and calipers.
  • Experience reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams or drawings, or operating instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Follow workplace policies, use personal protective equipment and equipment properly, and perform 5S duties.
  • Use manufacturing information—including front views, bills of materials, drawings, blueprints, order-entry systems, and oral or written instructions—to assemble switchboards and panelboards and identify missing components.
  • Use hand tools to install materials accurately in accordance with established procedures.
  • Maintain expected job progress and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
  • Identify process-improvement opportunities and complete root cause analysis in response to quality or production issues.
  • Inspect materials before and after assembly, identify nonconforming parts, and troubleshoot errors.
  • Cross-train and cover other employees or job functions when necessary.
  • Work with team members to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
  • Variable incentive program.
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