3rd Shift Mechanic

Eaton Corporation; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 36,993 - 52,688; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a 3rd shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for their Horseheads, NY facility. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical failures, maintaining equipment, and interpreting specifications.

Qualified candidates should have a two-year technical degree or 10 years of experience, with at least three years in the industrial mechanic trade. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and provide their tools.

Offering competitive pay at $32.55 per hour and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a two-year technical degree or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years' industrial mechanic trade experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret maintenance specifications and blueprints.
• Analyze various types of equipment mechanical failures.
• Use computerized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot failures.
• Maintain company records as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

CNC machine experience

Knowledge of vacuum furnace technology

Understanding of industrial power and control

Education

Two-year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Lockable toolbox

Job description

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Power Components division is currently seeking a 3rd shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. This position is based at our Horseheads, NY facility. Shift Hours: 11 PM – 7 AM (Schedule: Sunday-Thursday). Training: Candidates must be available to train on 1st shift (7 AM – 3 PM) for roughly 4+ weeks.The role pays up to $32.55 per hour, rate determined based on experience level.

• Read and interpret maintenance specifications, blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Fabricate parts and equipment using maintenance tools and machine tools with close tolerances (±0.005). Inspect and maintain all maintenance tools and equipment.
• Analyze any/ all types of equipment mechanical failures (hydraulic, pneumatic, alignments, drive systems, indexing and moving parts, turrets, pumps, conveyors, hydrogen atmosphere furnaces, etc.).
• Use computerized diagnostic equipment and expertise to troubleshoot and diagnose failures and make repairs/rebuild of equipment per appropriate specifications. Check equipment upon completion of work to ensure proper operation.
• Prep and paint all types of surfaces.
• Maintain company records as required.
• Perform tasks from other mechanical trades (welding, sheet metal, millwright, plumbing) on an as‑needed basis in order to keep production and factory equipment operational.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Must have a two‑year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or an approved Apprenticeship program certificate in Maintenance/Mechanic specialty, or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ industrial mechanic trade experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Horseheads, NY will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years prior experience troubleshooting CNC machines.
• Knowledge of vacuum furnace technology.
• Proven troubleshooting skills.

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• Provide your own hand tools and lockable toolbox.
• Be able to work days, nights, and/or weekends for training and overtime purposes.
• Excellent understanding of industrial power, control, and communication system failures. Diagnose cause and make system repairs per appropriate specifications.

Benefits:

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

Additional Information:

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