Assembler - 1st Shift

Eaton; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Education assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton's Capital Blvd site in Raleigh, NC is hiring an Assembler for 1st shift. The role builds sub-assemblies and assemblies for battery cabinets powering UPS systems, following SOPs.

Core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour. Responsibilities include visual inspection, using fixtures and hand/power tools, and ensuring quality per Raleigh Plant standards; lifting up to 50 lbs and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Follows SOPs to build sub-assemblies and assemblies.
• Performs visual inspections before and after assembly.
• Operates fixtures, gauges, hand and power tools and calibrates as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build sub-assemblies and assemblies for battery cabinets powering UPS systems.
• Follow SOPs to assemble parts and ensure quality per Raleigh Plant standards.
• Perform visual inspections and use tools to assemble, adjust or repair components.
• Ensure machines and tools are calibrated and maintain 5S+ housekeeping.
• Adhere to EH&S rules and participate in process and safety improvements.
• Willingness to work overtime and in case relocate as needed within local plants.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading SOPs

Electrical wiring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Forklifts

Job description

Career Opportunities: Assembler - 1st Shift (74336)

Requisition ID74336-Posted10/18/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking anAssembler - 1st Shift at the Capital Blvd site in Raleigh, NC.

The pay rate for this position is $18.50per hour.

Core hours are 6:00am - 2:30pm.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

The Assembler will build sub-assemblies and assemblies involving complex and repetitive wiring for battery cabinets that support Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS).

In this role:

• You will follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to build sub-assemblies and assemblies.
• You will be responsible for visual inspections of material before and after assembly.
• You will use various fixtures, gauges, hand tools and power tools to assemble, adjust, or repair product.
• You will inspect completed assemblies to ensure compliance with Raleigh Plant Quality standards and making necessary adjustments when required in order to meet quality goals.
• You will adhere environmental, health, safety rules and regulations.
• You will provide process and safety improvement ideas.
• You will ensure machines and tools are properly calibrated and perform housekeeping duties as necessary using the principles of 5S+.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• One (1) year experience in a manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED required from an accredited educational institution
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates in the immediate geographical area (50 mile radius) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with standard operating procedures
• Previous experience with product electrical assembly, maintenance and/or repair
• Previous experience using forklifts or material handling equipment

Additional Criteria:

• Basic working knowledge and experience with computers
• Basic working knowledge of SAP
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to use power industrial equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc)
• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime, willingness to flex to different areas or local plants as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to distinguish colored wiring
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position.

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