Capacitor Repair - 1st Shift

Eaton Group; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton ES AMER ESS is seeking a Capacitor Repair technician for 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM) in Greenwood, SC. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and US work authorization.

The position offers an hourly rate of $20.00, with standard safety and quality expectations, and opportunities to work with production teams to maintain efficient flow of units. Responsibilities include setup, troubleshooting, repair of capacitors and fluids, unit scanning, FIFO prioritization, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must become certified to operate PITs and Hoists.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and perform capacitor repair operations and disposition of capacitors and fluids.
• Verify units are scanned to the proper location.
• Prioritize in-process inventory and manage FIFO handling for rush units.
• Maintain standard work and complete required documentation (housekeeping, logs, tickets).
• Inspect finished product for quality and appearance.
• Escalate issues to supervision/engineering as needed.
• Perform 5S housekeeping and support department goals.

Skills

PITs and Hoists certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Capacitor Repair - 1st Shift.

The hours for this role are 6AM-2:30PM

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

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:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This person must be and remain proficient in all Capacitor Repair Operations within the department. They must be able to work closely with the operators and Production Team to repair capacitors and get out of flow units back into production to maintain an efficient flow of units.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Set-up, trouble shoot, and perform all operations in the repairing / disposition of capacitors and fluid. Example, running the Spy (Helium Leak Detector), aerosol can disposal, fluid reclamation / tank draining
2. Verify all units have been scanned to the proper location
3. Review in-process inventory and determines which units should take priority
4. Perform rework on a 1st -in -1st out (FIFO) basis adjusting for “rush” units
5. Follow Standard Work.
6. Complete appropriate documentation –daily housekeeping, scrap tickets, Aerosol Log, Leak Data Form, Non-hazardous Waste Stickers
7. Check finished product for general quality / appearance
8. Notify appropriate support group (Supervisor / Engineering) following escalation process for all issues
9. Perform 5S+ house-keeping activities continuously
10. Work efficiently to achieve departmental goal for amount of rework on hand

Qualifications:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

• Must become certified to operate PITs and Hoists

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship

Qualifications Preferred:

Semi-Skilled work which includes at least one of the following: vocational education, apprenticeship, in-plant, on-the-job, or essential experience gained on other jobs. The usual amount of time spent by the average worker in acquiring the information, learning the techniques, and developing the facility for acceptable performance in a specific job, occupation, or field of work as outlined in the employee handbook and posted salary wage schedule.

Additional Information:

• Operator uses hoist/assisted lift device for majority of lifting purposes.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Next Level above Plant Manager
• Immediate Superior Operations Manager
• Incumbent: Production Supervisor
• Peers reporting to same immediate superior Multiple Peers

JOB ANALYSIS:

• Lifting/Carrying 1-10 lbs.: Seldom (1-33%)
• Lifting/Carrying 11-25 lbs.: Seldom (1-33%)
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs.: Seldom (1-33%)
• Lifting/Carrying 51-100 lbs.: Never (0%)
• Pushing: Frequent (67-100%)
• Pulling: Frequent (67-100%)
• Reaching: Frequent (67-100%)
• Overhead Work: Never (0%)

Lifting Requirements:

• Ground to: Waist

Daily Activity:

• Sitting: 0
• Kneeling: 0
• Standing: 8
• Squatting: 0
• Stooping: 0
• Walking: 0.5
• Climbing Stairs: 0
• Climbing Ladders: 0
• Manipulation and Handling: 8

Tools Used:

Rivet gun, hoist lifting system, hammer-

Protection Wear Required:

Safety glasses, ear plugs, electrical safety gloves and steel toe boots

Bilateral Reach:

• Overhead: 0
• Horizontal: 7
• Below Waist: 0.25

Working under Deadlines:

8

Supervising Others:

0

Working with Others:

1

Working Around Others:

8

Occupational Requirements:

Senses:

• Near Vision
• Peripheral Vision
• Depth Perception
• Hearing

Repetitive Hand Use:

• Simple Grasp

Occupational Hazards:

• Noise

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