Assembly & Test Tech II- 2nd shift

Eaton Corporation; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking an Assembly & Test Tech II for the 2nd shift in the Orchard Park area. The role involves assembling and testing aerospace hardware, developing test setups, and coordinating with the production team to ensure on‑time delivery.

Candidates should have strong tooling and measurement skills, ITAR awareness, and basic ERP experience. The position offers a 3:00pm–11:30pm shift with a general guideline salary of $24–$28.50 per hour, reflecting candidate experience and market

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of relevant manufacturing/mechanical experience or Military experience.
• Experience using hand tools and measuring equipment.
• ITAR compliance: U.S. person status required; no sponsorship offered.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test aerospace hardware according to procedures.
• Develop hardware and create functional test setups.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisor on production needs and schedules.
• Perform assembly and testing following written instructions and acceptance test documents.
• Monitor EH&S compliance and document non‑conforming material.
• Operate ERP and standard Microsoft applications for data entry.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Skilled Trade certification

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER MSD division is currently seeking an Assembly & Test Tech II- 2nd shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $24-$28.50 per hour.

The core hours are 3:00pm-11:30pm.

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.

What you’ll do:

The Assembly & Test Technician is responsible for performing assembly and test processes on aerospace hardware. Development of hardware, creating functional test setups, working with various high‑pressure gases, and initiating engineering collaboration to successfully deliver quality aerospace components and systems. Technicians are responsible for communicating and coordinating with the Production Supervisor regarding specific production needs (part availability, equipment, production status, and schedule updates) to ensure on‑time delivery. Perform assembly and testing of production hardware within the confines of the systems and procedures and the certified operator system.

• Responsible for ensuring that compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety standards are met.
• Obtain and maintain Certified Operator Status including job specific training/certifications and ERP system data entry in accordance with site guidelines.
• Possess knowledge/experience with assembly and test requirements. Ability to evaluate mechanical systems, use of common assembly tools/measuring equipment.
• Independently perform low and moderate complexity assembly and test operations following written instructions.
• Ability to perform low to moderate complexity product testing using test equipment while following written acceptance test documents.
• Understands product quality requirements and follows non‑conforming material processes. Reports findings to team and generates non‑conforming hardware documentation.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems, and able to troubleshoot low to moderate issues with minimal supervision.
• Basic experience with ERP systems and standard Microsoft applications.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of relevant manufacturing/mechanical experience or Military experience.
• Previous experience using various hand tools and measuring equipment.
• 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 50‑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 (a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with Skilled Trade certification or Associates Degree.
• 3 years of Aerospace Manufacturing or Assembly and Test experience.

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to complete all required technical skills above.
• Demonstrated ability to use various hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, Cellular Manufacturing, One Piece Flow, and Continuous Improvement concepts.
• Able to follow work instructions and perform tasks without supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively, manage time and adapt to various work environments.

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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.

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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. 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.