Assembly Technician - Gas Switchgear

Eaton; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision programs

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Assembly Technician for Gas Switchgear to join their Omaha, NE site. This role involves assembling and installing electrical components into medium voltage switchgear. Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent and ideally one year of experience in electrical wiring.

The position requires attention to detail and the ability to assemble complex parts using hand and air tools. Eaton offers competitive benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Equal employment opportunities for all applicants.
• 1-year related experience in electrical wiring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install electrical components into switchgear.
• Wire lugs crimped using manual and automatic tools.
• Inspect assemblies for quality and cleanliness.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Crimpers

Strippers

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Assembly Technician - Gas Switchgear to join the Omaha, NE site.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 per hour.

Shift: 6:00am-3:30pm

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.

Why work at Eaton?

We provide competitive benefits that focus on employee well-being that start on day one! Listed below are programs that are offered by our manufacturing site. Visit Eaton.com for more information.

• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match
• Competitive compensation packages
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation!

Position Overview

This position assembles and installs electrical metering, relaying and transformer components into medium voltage (5-38kv) switchgear assemblies as well as device wiring.

In This Function You Will

• Assemble, adjust or repair using hand and air tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and measuring devices while performing a repetitive and/or non-repetitive task as required
• Position and install component parts according to material list and blueprints
• Assembly includes a wiring task whereby it is necessary to stand, sit, bend and work from a ladder throughout the day
• Wire lugs are crimped on the end of the wire and are done with manual and automatic crimpers and strippers
• Execute Point-to-Point wiring diagrams in order to install electrical wiring. Routing of wire from one point to the other requires the ability to be proactive and work from a schematic
• Able to work off ladders and in tight spaces
• Inspect all assemblies for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness
• Respond to change notices, customer requested adjustments and development needs
• Focus on safety, customer service, quality, productivity
• Must be willing to work overtime as required, including weekends

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or GED 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Omaha, NE facility. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred

• 1-year related experience in electrical wiring in a manufacturing environment
• Light construction experience
• Ability to read and interpret drawings or wire diagrams
• Experience in wiring electrical products

Position Criteria

• Working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility
• Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting ability
• Excellent history of work performance, teamwork and attendance

We are 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 believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance, Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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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.