Electronics Technician- 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is hiring an Electronics Technician for the 1st shift at their Grand Rapids, MI facility. The role involves assembling, testing, and troubleshooting electronic components with an hourly rate of $29.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience in electronics. IPC certifications are preferred. The position offers various employee benefits and promotes equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work without corporate sponsorship.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• IPC certifications (7711, A610) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, repair, and troubleshoot electronic components.
• Prioritize work to meet scheduled delivery dates.
• Use test equipment for in-process testing.

Skills

Soldering (through-hole, wire-and-terminal, surface-mount)

Reading wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting electronic assemblies

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in electronics-focused technical field

Tools

Multimeters

Torquewrenches

Job description

Eaton’s Aerospace division is currently seeking an Electronics Technician for the 1st shift at our Grand Rapids, MI facility. The position follows a 1st shift schedule with core hours from 7am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday. The hourly rate for this role is $29 per hour. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

What you’ll do

• Assemble, test, repair, and troubleshoot electronic components and printed circuit boards with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize work to meet scheduled delivery dates and ensure proper tooling and documentation.
• Use test equipment to perform in‑process testing and visual inspections, identifying defective items and following established procedures.
• Assist in process improvements and support engineering on new production manufacturability.
• Adhere to operational procedures, ensuring tooling is calibrated and maintaining a clean, safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including coverage of other production areas when electronic work is unavailable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Either an Associate’s Degree in an electronics‑focused technical field, six (6) years of experience in assembly, testing, and troubleshooting electronic assemblies/PCBs, or IPC‑7711 certification (active or expired).
• Three years of experience with through‑hole, wire‑and‑terminal, and surface‑mount soldering.
• Ability to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
• Position requires handling ITAR‑restricted hardware; all applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, political asylees, or refugees).
• Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Grand Rapids, Michigan will be considered (active‑Duty military members are exempt).

• Working knowledge of fundamental electrical components (passive, linear, and logic).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Certified in IPC‑J‑STD‑001 (active or expired).
• Prior experience with IPC certifications: 7711, A610.

Position Criteria

• Participate in functional cross‑training within all major requirements of the assigned department and demonstrate willingness to support any area of the business.
• Read, understand, and follow product specifications, drawings, and work orders in English.
• Working knowledge of shop test equipment and testing procedures.
• Ability to work with inspection gauges, multimeters, voltmeters, force scales, torque wrenches, and electrical test equipment.
• Knowledge of fundamental electrical components, mechanical physics, and color‑coded wire identification.
• Cross‑train on a variety of hardware/sub‑assemblies and test procedures.
• Position requires standing, bending, twisting, and the capability to lift or move up to 40lbs.
• In‑house solder certification will be provided.

EEO & Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional offer is made. After a conditional offer, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, the applicant will be given an opportunity to explain the circumstances or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Accommodations

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Benefits

Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and several programs that offer paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements may apply.