Maintenance Mechanic A - 3rd Shift

Eaton; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day one

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic A for the Nacogdoches, TX facility on the 3rd shift (10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.).

The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery, with emphasis on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, plus basic PLC controls. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of relevant experience; relocation is not provided and applicants outside a 50-mile radius will not be considered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant, job-specific experience.
• No immigration sponsorship for CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B etc.
• No relocation benefit; candidates within 50 miles of Nacogdoches, TX.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, or structure of the facility.
• Identify cause and complete repairs of unexpected breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and building components; basic PLC knowledge.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Fabricate new or replacement metal parts for equipment.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Maintain shop areas, tools, and supplies.
• Enforce lockout/tagout protocols per OSHA guidelines.
• Operate overhead cranes and hoisting equipment.
• Contribute to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Adhere to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Schematics reading

PLC & controls

Multi-meter use

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or college degree in related field

Tools

Multi-meter

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic A - 3rd Shift at our Nacogdoches, TX facility! The core hours are Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. The hourly rate for this position is $27.85 per hour, in addition to a $1.35 per hour shift premium.

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 benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What You’ll Do

The Maintenance Mechanic A will perform work involving maintenance skills to install, repair, and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, or structure of the facility.

In This Function, You Will

• Identify the cause and complete the repair of unexpected breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and building components on industrial equipment plant wide and have basic knowledge of PLC’s and controls.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Fabricate new and/or replacement metal parts for equipment.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Oversee and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols to guarantee the safe deactivation and isolation of equipment, ensuring energy control procedures are correctly applied to prevent inadvertent machine startup or hazardous energy discharge during repair or maintenance, in line with OSHA regulations and organizational safety guidelines.
• Safely operates overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
• Actively participates in problem-solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Adhere to safety protocols, ensures efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant, job-specific experience.
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX will be considered. Active-Duty Military service member candidates are exempt from this geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or College degree in related field of study.

Position Success Criteria

• Ability to demonstrate effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, a positive work ethic, comprehends verbal and written work instructions accurately, and upholds Eaton’s values and philosophy.
• Be able to read and interpret part, machine, hydraulic, & electrical schematics.
• Proficient in using a multi-meter.
• Must understand fundamentals of electricity, plumbing, pneumatic systems and hydraulics.
• Experience in Electro‑mechanical work, variable frequency drives, welding, pneumatic controls, Inventory management, Air Compressors, Predictive Maintenance and Conveyor systems.
• Understanding of servo motors, encoders, drivers, PLC’s and controls.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without accommodations.
• Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the floor (safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, FR shirts, and others based on the department you're in).
• Work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.

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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 job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.