Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Timbercreek Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 82,752,432 - 103,441,228; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Amarillo, TX is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift. You will install equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain maintenance logs.

The role emphasizes safety and collaboration with Operations to keep equipment running smoothly. Compensation features an hourly rate that steps up from 28.88 after hire to 32.49 after 45 days and 36.10 after 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
• Five years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Within 50‑mile radius of Amarillo, TX (military service members exempt).

Responsibilities

• Install equipment and perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems.
• Maintain maintenance logs and related documentation.
• Follow all safety requirements and ensure compliance by maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with Operations to maximize equipment uptime and cross-train coworkers.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Read blueprints

PLC troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MESH Prism

Windows

Job description

Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking an Electro‑Mechanical Maintenance Technician for the 3rd Shift.

Location: Amarillo, TX (facility). The hourly rate will increase as follows: Step1: $28.88 per hour. After 45 days Step2: $32.49 per hour. After 90 days Step3: $36.10 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment/machinery.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Complete and maintain maintenance logs and associated documentation.
• Maintain and secure tools and repair equipment; maintain/clean work areas.
• Communicate equipment/plant status as required.
• Maintain and follow all safety requirements and ensure compliance by maintenance personnel.
• Operate a variety of lifts, etc.
• Work with Operations team members and leaders in the work area to ensure uptime on equipment and that repairs are complete and effective with operations.
• Share learnings and train/cross‑train with coworkers to ensure knowledge is shared by maintenance team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• Five years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Amarillo, TX are considered. Active‑Duty Military Service members are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metals fabrication.
• Ability to utilize hydraulic schematics, pneumatic schematics, and electrical schematic.
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment.
• Ability to modify or program PLC’s and HMI’s is a plus.

Skills

• Work in various locations, including confined spaces and at varied heights using fall protection, permits, and other safety processes and procedures including lockout/tagout.
• Able to stand continuously during shift and lift 50lbs without assistance (40lbs routinely).
• PPE required includes safety glasses, steel‑toe shoes, leather gloves, and hearing protection as required in high‑noise areas.
• Environment exposure includes sharp objects, pinch points, oil.
• Familiarity with basic mechanical principles and shop maintenance tools.
• Advanced skills in one or more of: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, PLC troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and parts breakdown.
• Basic skills in reading, arithmetic and writing in English.
• Dexterity for and ability to operate equipment, machinery, and computers (Windows, MS Office, industrial software).
• Working knowledge of equipment operations, tooling, machining operations, and product.
• Familiarity with safety standards such as electrical safety, arc flash, lock‑out/tag‑out.
• Familiarity with DC and AC power up to three‑phase 480V AC.
• Able to read ladder logic and utilize PLC for troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and controls issues.
• Capable of welding, pipe fitting, rigging.
• Ability to work around molten metal and in a production environment that is at times very hot or very cold, and subject to unexpected swings of overtime.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with all employees throughout plant.
• Employee must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment with large manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions: use SAP, eSafety, MESH Prism.

Physical Demands

Lifting Requirements:

• Ground to: Knees, Waist; Shoulders, Overhead.
• Waist to: Shoulders, Overhead.

Daily Activity:

• Sitting: 0.5
• Kneeling: 0.5
• Standing: 5
• Squatting: 0.5
• Stooping: 1
• Walking: 2
• Climbing Stairs: 0.25
• Climbing Ladders: 0.5
• Manipulation and Handling: 6
• Tools Used: Hand tools, power tools, electric, forklift.
• Protection Wear Required: Occasional – respirator and fall protection; Consistently – hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, metatarsal boots, face mask.
• Bilateral Reach: Overhead 0.5; Horizontal 2; Below Waist 1.
• Working under Deadlines: 8
• Supervising Others: 0
• Working with Others: 8
• Working Around Others: 4.

Occupational Hazards:

• Machine Operation, Vibration, Extreme Heat/Cold, Fumes/Gases/Chemicals, Dust, Vehicle Operation, Poor Lighting, Noise, Poor Ventilation, operating boom and scissor lifts at heights.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Second Chance Employment

Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered. Applicants are not required to disclose conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made.