Electrical Technician - 1st shift

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 65,761,000 - 88,971,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division in Greenwood, SC is seeking an Electrical Technician for 1st shift. You will perform final inspection and functional testing of Eaton products to ensure quality before shipment, develop test plans, and interpret diagrams and procedures.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, conducting electrical, insulation and sequence tests, troubleshooting failures, and documenting repairs. Strong reading of schematics and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Relocation is not offered for this position. Candidates must live within a fifty-mile radius of the Greenwood, SC facility.
• Eaton does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, drawings, and specifications to set up, inspect, and test equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing; inspect panels, assemblies, and components to verify quality and functionality.
• Troubleshoot test failures, determine root causes, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and supervisory teams on corrective actions.
• Validate customer orders for accuracy and completeness; support customer inspectors during testing and inspection processes.
• Recommend and assist with improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, and testing methods; ensure required changes and repairs are completed.
• Maintain test equipment, calibration status, test documentation, and inspection records.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, PPE requirements, hygiene standards, and housekeeping practices.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics interpretation

Test equipment setup

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Calibration tools

Multimeters

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Electrical Technician - 1st shift.

The starting rate for this position is $27.00 per hour. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am until 4:00 pm.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

The Electrical Technician is responsible for final inspection and functional testing of Eaton products to ensure quality and compliance prior to shipment. In this role, you will develop and execute test plans, conduct electrical and electronic testing, and inspect components and connections across a wide range of products, including structures, units, panels, panelboards, controls, and assemblies. You will confirm proper functionality, diagnose and resolve issues, and document or complete required repairs. Success in this position requires the ability to accurately interpret diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and engineered test procedures.

• Interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, drawings, and specifications to set up, inspect, and test equipment
• Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing; inspect panels, assemblies, and components to verify quality and functionality
• Troubleshoot test failures, determine root causes, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and supervisory teams on corrective actions
• Validate customer orders for accuracy and completeness; support customer inspectors during testing and inspection processes
• Recommend and assist with improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, and testing methods; ensure required changes and repairs are completed
• Maintain test equipment, calibration status, test documentation, and inspection records
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, PPE requirements, hygiene standards, and housekeeping practices

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work associated with this role and is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Relocation is not offered for this position. Candidates must live within a fifty-mile radius of the Greenwood, SC facility.
• Eaton does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, or I‑485 job portability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Previous experience working with open and energized electrical equipment in a testing environment.

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