Assembly Technician, 2nd shift G2

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 2,494,833 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Assembly Technician for 2nd shift at their facility in Greenwood, SC. The role includes creating and installing nameplates for high-voltage equipment and requires a high school diploma or GED. Ideal candidates will have industrial manufacturing experience and be capable of using hand tools safely.

The position offers a pay rate of $18.11 per hour plus shift differentials, and requires candidates to work flexible hours including overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to safely use various tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create and install nameplates for medium- and high-voltage equipment.
• Maintain Kanban inventory levels and report issues to supervisors.
• Support engineering and drafting teams with customer-initiated activities.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing experience

Experience using hand and air tools

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and job-specific software

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an Assembly Technician, 2nd shift G2 at our new location at 517 Puckett Ferry Road in Greenwood, SC.

The rate for this position is $18.11 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential.

The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm until 1:30 am and Friday from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm. During the first approximately 90 days, training will take place on first shift hours.

Variable Incentive Program

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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

As an Assembly Technician, you will create and install nameplates used in the production of medium- and high-voltage equipment, including indoor and outdoor assemblies, breaker and auxiliary compartments, breakers, power modules, customer service orders, and all related sub-assemblies.

• Work from manufacturing documentation, including electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, and written or verbal instructions from supervisors or engineering, while following established procedures to ensure accurate nameplate creation.
• Complete daily productivity and 5S documentation.
• Maintain minimum Kanban inventory levels, and report shortages, defects, or process updates to the appropriate operators and supervisors.
• Respond to engineering change notices, customer-requested modifications, and product development needs.
• Support engineering, drafting, and supervisory teams with customer-initiated development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 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 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 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial manufacturing experience
• Experience using hand and air tools.
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent

Position Criteria

• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime to support business needs.
• Able to safely and effectively use various hand tools, power tools, step ladders, and cranes to assemble units.
• Proficient in standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook and job‑specific software such as Enovia.

Additional Information

Physical Demands (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

• Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods while performing job duties.
• Use hands and arms to reach at or above shoulder level and to handle, feel, grip, push, and pull materials or tools.
• Regularly stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull as part of normal work activities.
• Lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds and push or pull loads that may meet or exceed 50 pounds.
• Utilize near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination to safely and accurately perform tasks.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to manufacturing noise.
• Frequent exposure to dust and typical industrial conditions.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job‑related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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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. Click here for more detail: 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.