Industrial Assembler- 1st Shift

Eaton; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Sherman, TX is hiring an Industrial Assembler for 1st shift. The role involves assembling components per drawings and shop orders, verifying quantities, and ensuring quality using hand tools and equipment.

You will label, package, and palletize finished products while following safety guidelines. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with basic measurement tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using basic measurement devices such as a tape measure.
• No relocation benefit; only candidates in Sherman, TX area will be considered.
• Eaton does not sponsor CPT/OPT/STEM OPT or other immigration sponsorships.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components or pieces according to drawings and shop orders.
• Ensure correct quantities of components are used.
• Verify quality of completed items.
• Use hand tools and mechanical equipment to assemble parts.
• Affix sub-assemblies to enclosures following drawings and instructions.
• Use pneumatic and manual hand tools to secure parts.
• Label enclosures with product information.
• Check quality of assembled parts and finished enclosures.
• Package and palletize finished products.
• Perform 1st article and in-process quality checks.
• Follow safety guidelines and wear PPE as required.
• Cross-train others as needed.

Skills

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID75188-Posted10/08/2026

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLDdivision is currently seeking aIndustrial Assembler- 1st Shift. The core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is$20.21per hour.

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.

What you’ll do:

An Assembler is responsible for putting together component parts or pieces according to a specified set of drawings and shop order. They ensure the correct quantities of components are used, verify the quality of completed items, and use hand tools and mechanical equipment to produce structurally sound products.

• Affixes a variety of sub-assemblies to inside of enclosures and products following drawing layouts, verbal, and written instructions.
• Uses pneumatic and manual hand tools to secure the component parts as appropriate.
• Labels enclosures with appropriate product information.
• Checks quality of assembled parts and finished enclosure.
• Properly package and palletize finished product.
• Perform 1st article and required in process quality checks.
• Follow all safety guidelines and wear necessary protective gear.
• Cross train others as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Experience using basic measurement devices such as a tape measure.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of Sherman, TX will be considered.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a machine shop/sheet metal processing manufacturing environment.
• Assembly or subassembly experience in a production environment

Position Criteria:

• Excellent work ethic. The ability to work self-directed and as a flexible team player.
• Be willing to train any of the essential functions to others.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. alone occasionally to frequently, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance occasionally by stooping, reaching, bending.
• Ability to stand for eight hours plus and perform repetitious tasks.
• Ability to read and understand prints and shop drawings.
• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and pay close attention to detail.
• Requires PPE to include safety glasses, safety-toe shoes, ear protection, cut resistant sleeves, and any other PPE required by the position.
• Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product.
• Ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays and up to 12 hours in a shift, as needed by the business.

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