Panelboard Wiring Associate (B-Shift)

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is hiring a Panelboard Wiring Associate to wire switchboard or panelboard products and provide wiring expertise. The role works with a team to complete assignments and meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. The hourly rate is $20, and the position is eligible for a variable incentive program. The associate uses manufacturing information—including front views, bills of materials, wiring diagrams, drawings, blueprints, order-entry systems, and oral or written instructions—to select and install wires accurately and complete production on time. The role requires understanding power flow and applicable guidelines and regulations. Associates monitor job progress, communicate problems or part shortages, inspect materials and completed work, identify nonconforming parts, troubleshoot errors, and contribute to process improvements and root-cause analysis. Cross-training and covering other roles may be required. The position requires working with some independence and making decisions that affect the workgroup, while pursuing assigned goals and meeting internal and external customer needs. Eaton describes its culture as inclusive and focused on employee creativity, invention, and discovery. This position is based near Sumter, South Carolina. No relocation benefit is offered; candidates generally must live within a 50-mile radius, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates. The work environment includes regular exposure to noise and frequent exposure to dust. Physical duties include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, gripping, handling and feeling materials, stooping, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds is frequent, as is pushing or pulling up to or greater than 35 pounds. The position also requires far and close vision, depth perception, color discrimination, listening, and talking.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
At least 1 year of wiring experience.
At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing or operations and/or technical experience in an industrial setting.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in a team environment.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including frequent lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds and pushing or pulling up to or greater than 35 pounds.
Candidates generally must be within a 50-mile radius of Sumter, South Carolina; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated comprehension of wiring diagrams, schematics, and power flow.
Experience with Eaton systems, including PLM (Enovia) and material management (DMM).
Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
Experience in panelboard assembly or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.
Ability to read and comprehend front views, one-line diagrams, and bills of material.

Responsibilities

Wire switchboard or panelboard products and provide wiring expertise.
Work with team members to meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals.
Follow safety policies, use personal protective equipment and equipment properly, and perform 5S duties.
Use tools such as wire strippers and pliers to assemble electrical wiring.
Use manufacturing information and instructions to select and install correct wires and complete production on time.
Understand power flow and follow applicable guidelines and regulations when wiring products.
Monitor job progress and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
Identify process improvement opportunities and perform root-cause analysis for quality or production issues.
Inspect materials before and after wiring, identify nonconforming parts, and troubleshoot errors.
Cross-train and cover other employees or job functions when necessary.
Work with some independence, make decisions affecting the workgroup, and pursue assigned goals while meeting customer needs.