Electrical Technician

Eaton Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Competitive compensation packages

Paid parental leave, holidays, and VAC

Education/Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is seeking an Electrical Technician I to join the Omaha, NE team. The hourly rate ranges from $28.00 to $34.00 per hour, with a shift from 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities include test planning, electronic testing, and inspection of electrical components to verify product function. The role requires following diagrams and instructions, performing various tests, and documenting repairs as needed to ensure proper shipping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in power or electrical distribution preferred.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams/schematics.
• Willingness to work shift hours (Mon-Thu, 6:00am–4:30pm).

Responsibilities

• Set up, inspect, and test equipment following schematics and procedures.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing of assemblies and components.
• Troubleshoot test failures and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering and Quality.
• Verify customer orders and support inspectors during testing and inspection activities.
• Maintain calibration of test equipment and keep accurate records and reports.
• Adhere to safety, PPE, and housekeeping requirements.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Electrical Technician to join the Omaha, NE team!

The hourly rate for this position is $28.00-$34.00 per hour.

Shift: 6:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Thursday.

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 Insurance
• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation!
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match, Education/Tuition Assistance Program, Annual Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

Position Overview

The Electrical Technician I position is a key role in the final inspection and functional testing of Eaton’s products. As a Electrical Technician I you will create a test plan, electronically / electrically test, and inspect electrical components and connections in various applications; (structures, units, panels, panel-boards, component parts, controls, and assemblies) in order to verify correct product function. At times you will need to perform troubleshooting and complete or document needed repairs prior to shipping. The ability to follow diagrams, schematics, and various work instructions in line with engineered specifications, including test and working procedures will allow you to be productive in this role.

In this function you will:

• Follow verbal and written instructions, drawings, and specifications to set up, inspect, and test equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing; inspect assemblies, panels, and components for quality and functionality.
• Troubleshoot test failures, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering, Quality, and supervision.
• Verify customer orders for completeness and support customer inspectors during testing and inspection activities.
• Recommend and support improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, testing procedures, and ensure required changes and repairs are completed.
• Maintain test equipment, calibration status, records, and reports.
• Comply with all safety, PPE, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• 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

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics Technology, Engineering, Electromechanical, Mechatronics or related field.
• 1 year or more of experience reading and interpreting schematics
• 1 year or more of experience working with open and energized electrical equipment in a testing environment
• 1 year or more of experience in troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.

Position Criteria

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

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