Assembly Technician III - MVS (1st Shift)

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Assembly Technician to build, wire, and modify medium and high voltage assemblies and related sub-assemblies according to engineering and manufacturing instructions.

The role requires reading MI and drawings, using hand and power tools, cranes, and basic computing tools (Outlook/Teams, ENOVIA) in a Lean environment, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Two or more years of manufacturing experience.
• No relocation benefit; candidates within 50 miles will be considered; military members exempt from area limit.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration or CPT/OPT etc.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and modify work per guidelines for high/medium voltage assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Mount and install electrical equipment; perform wire operations.
• Fill out ISO, quality, and customer checklists as required.
• Inspect assemblies for loose hardware and cleanliness; report shortages.
• Respond to change notices and customer-initiated development needs.
• Assist engineering, drafting, and supervision; train colleagues for knowledge transfer.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Persuasive skills

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Flexible hours/overtime

Outlook/Teams and ENOVIA

Education

High school diploma or GED

SCMC certification or equivalent

Tools

Hand & air tools

Crane

Ladder & ergonomic tools

ENOVIA

Job description

What You’ll Do

In the Assembly Technician role, you assemble, wire, and modify work based on specified guidelines in the manufacture of medium and high voltage, indoor and outdoor assemblies, breaker and auxiliary compartments, breakers, customer service orders, power modules, and any sub-assemblies associated with these.

• Work to manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, written or oral instructions from supervision or Engineering to established procedures.
• Fill out ISO checklists, quality checklists, customer checklists, feedback forms, and production lists for supervision, drafting, customer service, and engineering as required.
• Mount and install electrical equipment and perform wire operations as needed.
• Assemble, wire, and modify work in complicated assemblies above the typical complexity.
• Perform routine lifting and assembly of heavy copper parts in production processes.
• Maintain minimum levels of Kanban inventory and report shortages to appropriate operators.
• Inspect all assemblies for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness.
• Respond to change notices, customer requested adjustments, and development needs.
• Assist engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer-initiated development work.
• Able to effectively train and coach colleagues to ensure knowledge transfer and skill development.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 'Must hav ea minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Minimum of one year of experience using hand and air tools.
• Strong experience in reading Manufacturing Information (MI)
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent

Skills

POSITION CRITERIA:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
• Utilize various hand and power tools, step ladder and crane to assemble and verify quality in a Lean environment.
• Must be able to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook/Teams and job specific programs such as ENOVIA.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 50 pounds. The employee may be required to use material handling equipment, including powered industrial vehicles. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.