Electrical Technician - Omaha NE

VetJobs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Competitive compensation

Paid parental leave & holidays

Education/ Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division seeks an Electrical Technician to join the Omaha, NE team. The role focuses on final inspection, testing, and component troubleshooting to ensure correct product function.

On-site work with a schedule 6:00am–4:30pm and a starting hourly rate of $28.00–$34.00. Responsibilities include following instructions, performing comprehensive tests, and coordinating corrective actions with Engineering and Quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• No relocation benefit; within 50-mile radius; military exemptions.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Set up, inspect, and test equipment per verbal and written instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing; inspect assemblies 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.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Power distribution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is \"On-Site\" at the location detailed in the job post.

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

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.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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.

City*

Omaha

State*

Nebraska

Job_Category

Technician

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Eaton