Electrical Technician - 1st Shift Arden, NC

Eaton Corporation; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking an Electrical Technician - 1st Shift located in Arden, NC. This role involves testing and inspecting electrical components to ensure their functionality. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and have at least 2 years of experience in power distribution.

The position offers an hourly rate of $26.50 with working hours from 5am to 3:30pm. Additionally, candidates must be able to troubleshoot complex circuits and read schematics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience with open and energized electrical equipment in a testing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans for electrical components.
• Perform electrical and mechanical testing of assemblies.
• Troubleshoot test failures and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting complex electrical circuits

Reading and interpreting electrical schematics

Mechanical and electrical testing

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology/Engineering or related field

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an Electrical Technician - 1st Shift in Arden, NC.

The hourly rate for this position is $26.50 per hour; the shift hours are 5am - 3:30pm.

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Power Distribution and Control Assemblies is currently seeking an Electrical Technician I to join our team. This position is based at our Arden, NC facility. 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.

• 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 (Basic) Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma / GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• Previous experience in troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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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. 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.