Panelboard Breaker Builder - Line 3a

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton is hiring a Panelboard Assembler (Breaker Build) for its Sumter, South Carolina facility. The role involves assembling and installing breakers, metal bus bars, and other internal components of panelboards and switchboards using diagrams, blueprints, manufacturing information, and instructions. The associate works with a team to meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals. The position starts at $17.16 per hour, based on knowledge, experience, education, or specialized training, and is eligible for a variable incentive program. The posting describes first shift as Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and also references B shift as Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Employees use hand tools and measuring devices to install components, monitor job progress, report shortages or problem areas, inspect work, troubleshoot errors, and identify process improvements. They are expected to follow safety policies, use personal protective equipment, perform 5S duties, and cross-train or cover other functions when needed. The job requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling and feeling materials, and frequently lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds and pushing or pulling 35 pounds or more, with or without accommodation. The work environment includes regular exposure to noise and frequent exposure to dust.

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; candidates outside the immediate area will not be considered.
Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in a team environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in complex assembly operations or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.
Experience using measuring devices such as tape measures and calipers.
Experience reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams or drawings, or operating instructions.
Experience using hand tools to assemble and verify quality in 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.

Responsibilities

Assemble metal bus bars, breakers, and other switchboard or panelboard components using manufacturing information, drawings, blueprints, order entry systems, and oral or written instructions.
Identify missing components and communicate part shortages or problem areas.
Use hand tools and a tape measure to measure and install materials according to established procedures.
Maintain expected job progress in the assigned area.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and complete root cause analysis in response to quality or production issues.
Perform visual inspections before and after assembly, identify nonconforming parts, and troubleshoot errors.
Follow policies and safety practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment and equipment operation, and perform 5S duties.
Cross-train and stand in for other employees or job functions when necessary.
Work with team members to meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals.