Production Technician

Eaton Corporation•Grapevine, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Production Technician. This role involves a wide range of skills including wiring, assembling, fitting, and mounting sub-assemblies, components, and standard fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment. The technician will perform assembly for test preparation and final inspection, using established power checking procedures and equipment to verify electrical/mechanical integrity. Responsibilities also include assembling panelboards and/or switchboards to customer specifications using electrical drawings, manufacturing schematics, work instructions, and hand/power tools. The technician will inspect and test finished products to maintain quality standards, use various tools for electrical wiring assembly, manage job progress, communicate issues, handle material receiving and shipment preparation. Additionally, the role requires participation in Lean Initiatives, recommending improvements, maintaining equipment and work areas according to 5S guidelines, and cross-training across functions based on development and business needs.

Requirements

Must have a minimum one year of experience in an assembly related role with the use of hand and/or power tools (experience in automotive repairs, construction, carpentry, or other assembly type environments will be considered) or completion of a one-year Technical School diploma from an accredited institution.
Must currently reside within 50 miles of the work location (Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation).
Must be able to interact and contribute in a small team environment and ability to flex according to production demands.
Lift 35lbs. on a regular basis.
Must be able to work overtime as required.
Must be able to communicate effectively in all written and verbal formats (speech, writing, reading).
Ability to follow manufacturing drawings and instructions.
Keep yourself and teammates aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
Attend and actively participate in site meetings and trainings.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
CNC bus fabrication, press brake, or related experience.
Experience with wiring diagrams, schematics, and power flow to install correct wires.
Experience with measuring tools, torque tolerance, and hardware assembly.
Experience using various tools including: manual/electric tools, drill press, press brake, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, tape measure, storage/packaging materials and prescribed safety equipment.

Responsibilities

Wire, assemble, fit and mount sub-assemblies, components, and standard fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment.
Perform assembly required for test preparation and final inspection.
Use established power checking procedures and equipment to verify electrical/mechanical integrity of units assembled.
Perform all assignments within acceptable quantity and perfect quality requirements in keeping within assigned functions.
Assemble panelboards and/or switchboards to customer specification based on electrical drawings, manufacturing schematics, and work instructions with the use of hand and power tools.
Inspect and test finished products to maintain quality standards and ensure conformance with specifications and codes.
Use various tools, such as wire strippers and plyers to perform the electrical wiring assembly of panelboards and/or switchboards.
Maintain expected progress of jobs in the area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
Receive and put away material; prepare finished products for shipment.
Perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health.
Maintain equipment, tools, and work area per established 5S guidelines.
Cross-train and flex across functions based on development and business needs.

Benefits

Health benefits
Vacation time
Paid holidays
Bi-Weekly pay
Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
Overtime opportunities
Retirement benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Educational Assistance Program
Wellness Reimbursement
Various Health and Welfare benefits
Several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.