Facilities Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for the El Paso, TX site on the 2nd shift. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and facility upkeep to support electrical assembly operations.

The position offers an hourly rate of 24.50 with a variable incentive plan, and requires a strong electrical/ mechanical background, schematics literacy, and the ability to work with diverse teams across manufacturing and EHS departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial or industrial facilities maintenance.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the electrical field (24V–480V preferred).
• Experience utilizing hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical schematics in troubleshooting scenarios.
• No relocation is provided for this position; reside within 50 miles of the El Paso, TX facility.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair equipment to identify root causes.
• Mechanical and general facilities repairs (painting, carpentry, drywall, plumbing, HVAC, welding, roofing, landscape, etc.).
• Troubleshooting and repair of Mechanical, Electrical, and Control systems.
• Support Continuous Improvement activities (5S+, TPM, Set Up Reduction).
• Supervise outside contractors on plant projects and repairs.

Skills

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Windows software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification (electronics/electrical power/controls, fluid power, HVAC or PLC)

Journeyman or maintenance experience

Licensed HVAC Technician / Plumber / Electrician

Tools

PLC programming

HVAC systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift to join the El Paso, TX team!

The hourly rate for this position is $24.50 per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive plan.

Shift: 8:00am - 4:45pm

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?

• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match
• Competitive compensation packages
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation!

Position Overview

The Maintenance and Facilities Technician will support the Manufacturing, OPEX and EHS departments by helping to drive continuous improvement in the electrical assembly operations. This achieved by maintaining the facility and production equipment on its best working condition, completing PMs and minimizing downtime. The position will support operations, and capital assets (equipment, machinery, building, etc.).

In this function you will:

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment
• Read and interpret technical diagrams
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair equipment using a systematic process to identify root cause
• Mechanical and general facilities repairs, painting, carpentry, dry wall repairs, plumbing, HVAC, welding, roofing, landscape irrigation, toilets, sinks, and furniture.
• Troubleshooting and repair of Mechanical, Electrical, and Control systems
• Complete work on Continuous Improvement activities related to the facility as needed (5S+, TPM, Set Up Reduction, etc.)
• Supervise outside contractors on various plant projects and repairs.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial or industrial facilities maintenance.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the electrical field (with voltages from 24V to 480V preferred).
• Experience utilizing hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical schematics in troubleshooting scenarios.
• No relocation is provided for this position, only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the El Paso, TX facility 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

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial/industrial facilities maintenance or similar environment.
• 2 year technical degree or certification in either electronics, electrical power and controls, fluid power, HVAC or basic PLC programming
• Journeymen or 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial electrical/mechanical trade
• Licensed HVAC Technician, Plumber, and/or Electrician
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Position Criteria

• Able to utilize hydraulic schematics, pneumatic schematics, and electrical schematics in troubleshooting scenarios.
• Strong electrical background and experience.
• Basic skills in reading, arithmetic, and writing in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge and experience in commercial/industrial building trades.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Windows-based software.
• Problem-solving skills/Strong verbal communication skills/Strong teamwork.
• Proficiency with verbal and written communications.
• Ability to use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, develop employees and facilitate corrective action while fostering an environment that supports Eaton values & philosophy.
• Ability to work in a highly unstructured and ambiguous environment.
• Flexible with adjusted start time based on business needs

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