Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Competitive compensation packages

Paid parental leave, holidays, and vac

Healthcare/retirement savings with +tu

Job summary

Eaton Corporation – ES AMER ARS PDCAD division in Omaha, NE is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic on 1st Shift to maintain and repair plant equipment and facilities.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, basic electrical work, and coordination of external work, with an hourly pay of $25.50 to $29.00.

You will document maintenance activities, operate industrial tools, and support safe, reliable operations while complying with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year minimum experience with electromechanical systems.
• 3+ years in industrial or facilities maintenance, or related certification.
• No immigration sponsorship for this role; relocation not offered beyond 50 miles.
• Preferred: 2-year technical degree or equivalent.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with Prima and Strippit cutting machines.
• Experience with CMMS software.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning machines, equipment, and tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and adjust as needed.
• Handle building maintenance such as painting and carpentry.
• Support maintenance of in-house wastewater treatment system.
• Operate industrial vehicles for material movement.
• Coordinate installation and relocation of machines and equipment.
• Perform simple electrical maintenance and suggest outsourcing for complex problems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Active listening

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree

Related certification

Tools

CMMS

Prima

Strippit

Job description

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift to join the Omaha, NE team!

The hourly rate for this position is $25.50-$29.00 per hour.

Shift: 6:00am-3:30pm

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 Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing skilled maintenance and repair activities on building facilities and equipment with a high degree of independence. This role involves executing assigned tasks, developing and following detailed instructions, and supporting the training and knowledge transfer of other technicians. Key responsibilities include managing and prioritizing preventive maintenance activities related to site operations, including mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic systems. The technician is expected to troubleshoot equipment issues, oversee maintenance-related projects, and coordinate outsourced work as necessary. Additional duties involve performing basic electrical work and ensuring the accurate completion and maintenance of work order documentation.

In this function you will:

• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning machines, equipment, and small tools/parts
• Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation. Makes necessary adjustments or repairs
• Performs building maintenance, such as painting, and carpentry as needed
• Support the maintenance of the in-house wastewater treatment system
• Operates various industrial vehicles used in material/machine moving
• Assists in installation and relocation involving machines and equipment as needed
• Performs simple electrical maintenance activities and suggest outsourcing for more complex problems
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date maintenance records
• Suggest and maintain standard work practices for maintenance department
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, adheres to all facility environmental, health & safety guidelines, encourages communication and participates with co-workers to further identify, reduce and eliminate potential hazards.
• Performs other related tasks and assignments, as necessary

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year working with electromechanical systems
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial or facilities maintenance experience OR a degree or certification in a related discipline.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred:

• 2 year technical degree or equivalent experience through and accredited apprenticeship program.
• Military mechanical repair training or equivalent experience.
• 1 or more years of pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical systems experience.
• 1 or more years experience working with Prima and Strippit precision cutting machines.
• 1 or more years experience working with computer maintenance management systems.

Position Criteria:

• Problem solving.
• Critical thinking.
• Active listening.
• Leadership attributes.
• Microsoft Office products.

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