Assembler & Tester- 1st Shift

Eaton; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Assembler & Tester – 1st Shift in Grand Rapids, MI, at a pay of $24.00 per hour with hours 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market considerations.

You will assemble and test electro‑mechanical assemblies for aircraft, use test equipment, inspect components, and ensure timely delivery. A minimum of two years in mechanical assembly and a high school diploma are expected; IPC certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of mechanical assembly experience or manufacturing experience with testing.
• Must have a High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Grand Rapids, MI will be considered.
• This position requires access to export‑controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test detailed electro‑mechanical assemblies and subassemblies on production, prototype, and/or returned electronic motors and actuators for aircraft.
• Use test equipment to perform in-process testing and final Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP).
• Ensure assemblies are built to written instructions or blueprint specifications and completed to scheduled delivery dates. Prioritize work to ensure business goals are met.
• Perform lock wire or safety wire processes.
• Utilize hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, arbor press, vises, soldering iron, depth micrometers, calipers, lockwire pliers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, flow meters, multimeters, and other basic hand tools as required.
• Perform visual inspection, identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. May be reassigned to cover workload in other areas of production as necessary.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Testing

Blueprint reading

Use test equipment

Soldering/hand tools

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Soldering iron

Calipers

Multimeters

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking an Assembler & Tester – 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.00 per hour. The hours for this shift are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble and test detailed electro‑mechanical assemblies and subassemblies on production, prototype, and/or returned electronic motors and actuators for aircraft.
• Use test equipment to perform in-process testing and final Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP).
• Ensure assemblies are built to written instructions or blueprint specifications and completed to scheduled delivery dates. Prioritize work to ensure business goals are met.
• Perform lock wire or safety wire processes.
• Utilize hand tools such as, but not limited to, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, arbor press, vises, soldering iron, depth micrometers, calipers, lockwire pliers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, flow meters, multimeters, and other basic hand tools as required.
• Perform visual inspection, identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. May be reassigned to cover workload in other areas of production as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of mechanical assembly experience or manufacturing experience with testing.
• Must have a High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Grand Rapids, MI will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires access to export‑controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Two (2) years Assembler/tester of electro‑mechanical actuators.
• 1+ year of experience repairing/replacing electronic components.
• 1+ year of experience with electronic components – including installation/soldering of components on circuit boards.
• Experience troubleshooting root‑cause of electronic failures.
• IPC Certified (J-STD0001,7711,A610).

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