Sub-Assembler 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation • Jackson, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is hiring a Sub-Assembler at its Jackson, Mississippi facility. This is a second-shift role with core hours of 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The hourly rate is $20.05, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. The position is safety-sensitive and requires successful completion of a DOT pre-employment drug test; employees are also subject to ongoing drug and alcohol testing under federal regulations.

The Sub-Assembler performs minor assembly and subassembly work, completes production and R.E.O. nameplates, lock-wires units, checks fastener torque, and performs final pre-shipment operations. The role also involves masking and painting parts, completing quality documentation, inspecting work, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and using appropriate tools and gauges. The employee is responsible for product quality before work moves to the next operation and performs other duties within the job classification as assigned.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and two years of general manufacturing or military experience. Because the position requires access to export-controlled information, applicants must meet the stated U.S. person definition. Only candidates residing within 50 miles of the Jackson facility will be considered; relocation benefits are not offered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of general manufacturing or military experience.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under the stated U.S. Government export-control definition: a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
• Team-player attitude and ability to work effectively with supervisors and peers in a diverse environment.
• Strong work ethic, action orientation, and drive to achieve results.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Good writing skills and ability to comprehend detailed written instructions.
• High degree of manual dexterity for complex assembly.
• Ability to read blueprints and applicable specifications.
• Basic knowledge of component parts.
• Basic computer skills, including ability to access and save files.
• Must successfully complete a DOT-required pre-employment drug test and remain subject to ongoing drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under applicable federal regulations.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Eaton’s Jackson, Mississippi facility; candidates outside that area will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience with hydraulic systems in an aviation or military setting.
• Ability to read and follow quality procedures.
• Prior work experience following documented process plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor assembly processes, including rotor/shaft, pressure plate, and shaft seal assembly, as required by work orders or lean line operations.
• Create, produce, and attach production and R.E.O. nameplates according to case histories and Sales Order Addenda, using designated processes and equipment.
• Lock-wire units to customer, print, and case-history specifications, and re-check and validate fastener torque requirements.
• Visually inspect units and complete final pre-shipment work, including installation of drive shafts, O-rings, caps, plugs, and lock-wire tamper seals.
• Mask and paint parts and units according to blueprints, special paint processes, and customer requirements.
• Complete required quality and customer information on reports and documents, and self-inspect and verify required assembly and test documentation.
• Maintain assigned work areas to required cleanliness and order standards and ensure safety for oneself and other employees in the area.
• Read and complete inspection ledgers, inspection check sheets, operation sheets, move tickets, discrepancy reports, and other quality-system paperwork.
• Notify supervisors when received work or its paperwork does not meet specifications from previous operators.
• Perform operator-defined 5S/TPM tasks as required.
• Return tools to their proper locations and clean the work area at the end of the shift.
• Use tools and gauges properly to complete work and verify that it meets specifications.
• Perform subassembly operations such as installing pins, plugs, inserts, bearings, and miscellaneous components.
• Perform minor sanding, lapping, deburring, or repair work as needed while carrying out primary duties.
• Comply with the Manufacturing Self-Release Process (MSRP) and ensure the quality of product passed to the next operation.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the job classification.

Benefits

• Eaton offers various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility, including geographic location, date of hire, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• No relocation benefits are offered for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED