Automation & CNC Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness

Healthcare/retirement with company 100

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave, holidays, and VAC

Competitive compensation packages

Job summary

Eaton Corporation seeks an Automation & CNC Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift in El Paso, TX. The role covers installation, repair, and continuous improvement of high-speed automation and CNC equipment to meet production targets.

You will troubleshoot complex control systems, support commissioning, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and reliability of assets. Competitive benefits and shift premium apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with automation equipment or relevant technical experience.
• No relocation benefit; candidates within 50 miles of El Paso, TX.
• Eaton does not sponsor CPT/OPT/STEM OPT or similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automation equipment at the El Paso facility.
• Commission new equipment and startup validation.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control issues on CNC systems.
• Maintain maintenance logs and equipment documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to reduce downtime.
• Ensure CNC programs are loaded, executed, and adjusted per production needs.

Skills

Automation equipment

CNC maintenance

Robotics

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Programming basics

G-code knowledge

Safety & EHS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

AS400

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk ME/SE

Kinetix/Sinus drives

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Automation & CNC Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift to join the El Paso, TX site.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.92 per hour, plus $1 per hour shift differential. This position is also eligible for a variable pay incentive.

Shift: 4:00pm-12:45am

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?

• 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!

Visit Eaton.com for more information.

Position Overview:

The CNC-Automation Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automation equipment at the El Paso PCD facility. This includes high-speed automated systems and CNC Brother machines used in the assembly area. The technician will ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety of all automation assets by applying advanced technical knowledge in robotics, control systems, and CNC operations. The role also supports equipment commissioning, startup validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet production and quality goals.

In this function you will:

• Assist in commissioning new equipment and startup validation.
• Troubleshoot and analyze complex control systems to resolve software and hardware problems.
• Participate in risk assessment events to reduce safety hazards in equipment.
• Maintain maintenance logs and equipment documentation.
• Communicate equipment status as required.
• Perform hands-on development, troubleshoot, and improvements to high-speed automated equipment for the manufacturing of breakers.
• Apply technical knowledge in programming and troubleshooting to improve machine performance.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot CNC’s, ensuring optimal performance and precision in machining processes.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on CNC’s, including calibration and alignment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control issues specific to CNC equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to optimize CNC machining operations and reduce downtime.
• Ensure that CNC programs are properly loaded, executed, and adjusted as needed for production requirements.
• Use measurement tools and inspection techniques to verify part quality and machine accuracy.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with automation equipment or relevant technical experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred:

• Bilingual: written and oral fluency in English/Spanish.

Position Overview:

• Ability in the use of engineering and productivity tools (CAD software, Office suite and AS400)
• Familiarity with spindle and axis diagnostics, calibration, and alignment.
• Advanced process control knowledge: Fuzzy Logix, Profibus, Profinet networks, PID functions, Functional Charts Language, Ethernet‑IP / TCP‑IP networks, G‑Code.
• Robotics expertise: FANUC, ABB, Epson, Stäubli, Motoman, KUKA (especially pick‑and‑place applications).
• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation Software: Studio 5000 (RSLogix5000), FactoryTalkME/SE.
• Motion control systems: Kinetix Servo Drives, Sinamics or similar.
• Vision systems: Cognex(Insight5000, 2000, Micro), KeyenceCVX/IV, Banner.
• Strong background in maintenance of automated equipment.
• Interpersonal skills to interactwithemployees, manage vendors, contractors, etc.
• Mustbewell‑organizedandhavethe ability to prioritize daily tasks.
• Attentiontodetailtoensurealljobsarecompletedinapropermannerandlookforanypotentialhazardsorwarningsigns.
• Experienceinreadingandunderstandingequipmentschematics,includingelectrical,control,pneumatic,andhydraulicsystems.
• Operation, setup, and troubleshootingofCNC machining centers.
• UnderstandingofG‑codeandCNC programming fundamentals.
• Experiencewithprecisionmachining,toolchanges,andoffsets.
• Abilitytointerprettechnicaldrawingsandmachiningspecifications.
• PreventiveandcorrectivemaintenanceofCNC systemsandcomponents.
• Effectiveproblem‑solvingabilitiesandcommunicationskillsacrossallorganizationallevels .
• KnowledgeofEHSpracticesregulationsandprocedures.

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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.