Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's AER MSD Mission System Division is seeking an Assembly Technician – 1st Shift in Davenport, IA. You will perform, assemble, test, diagnose, and modify life support and related equipment, working with engineers on prototypes and upgrades.

The position offers $29.53 per hour, with pay guidelines influenced by skills and experience. Requires a 2‑year technical degree (electrical or mechanical) and being within 70 miles of the site; ITAR compliance and security checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess demonstrable skills in electronics, electromechanical, mechanical and hybrid combinations of the above.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in job-related math skills.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical and written instructions, engineering blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams including stack-up of tolerances.
• Must understand electronic circuitry and be able to use electronic tools and test equipment to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electronic components and assemblies.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non‑routine technical and diverse work on a variety of life support, air‑to‑air refueling, and personal survival equipment systems.
• Perform multi‑faceted work that is necessary to build, assemble, inspect, test, calibrate, diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, repair, replace, modify and program a variety of products and product lines.
• Construct and assemble new products in their developmental stage; work with engineers on prototype units, first article, and developmental units or upgrades to existing units.
• Set up and operate various metal fabricating equipment including rolling machine, drills and saws.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools (drills, sanders, files, grinders, rivet guns, paint equipment), jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring and test equipment.
• Document and maintain records of work activity for current and future reference.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education

2-year technical degree (electrical or electrical/mechanical) or mechanical degree

Job description

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is currently seeking an Assembly Technician – 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $29.53 per hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

• Perform routine and non‑routine technical and diverse work on a variety of life support, air‑to‑air refueling, and personal survival equipment systems.
• Perform multi‑faceted work that is necessary to build, assemble, inspect, test, calibrate, diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, repair, replace, modify and program a variety of products and product lines.
• Construct and assemble new products in their developmental stage; work with engineers on prototype units, first article, and developmental units or upgrades to existing units.
• Set up and operate various metal fabricating equipment including rolling machine, drills and saws.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools (drills, sanders, files, grinders, rivet guns, paint equipment), jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring and test equipment.
• Document and maintain records of work activity for current and future reference.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• 2‑year technical degree (electrical or electrical/mechanical) or mechanical degree.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, I‑485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 70‑mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years troubleshooting experience acquired within the last 5 years.

Position Criteria:

• Must possess demonstrable skills in areas that encompass electronics, electromechanical, mechanical and hybrid combinations of the above.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in job‑related math skills.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical and written instructions, engineering blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams including stack‑up of tolerances.
• Must understand electronic circuitry and be able to use electronic tools and test equipment to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electronic components and assemblies.
• Must be able to perform assigned duties without the benefit of a family of special tooling and/or test equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. For more detail, see Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.