Maintenance Tech - Daylight 4x10's

Eaton Group; Jonesville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Jonesville, SC is hiring a Maintenance Tech I for a daylight 4x10s schedule, 5:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. The role emphasizes safety, equipment uptime, and quality work orders in a brand-new team.

Responsibilities include reading manuals and schematics, performing basic electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical tasks, and coordinating with teammates and resources to keep the plant running smoothly.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; related technical training preferred.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, facilities, or industrial maintenance or suitable formal education.
• No immigration sponsorship or relocation benefits offered; within 50 miles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and promote a safe work culture.
• Maintain equipment uptime by performing PMs and troubleshooting.
• Complete work orders accurately under supervision.
• Read manuals and schematics to guide repairs and installations.
• Perform basic electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical tasks.
• Coordinate with team and external resources as needed.

Skills

Read blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems knowledge

Pneumatic/hydraulic basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal education in Industrial/Mechanical Maintenance

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Maintenance Tech - Daylight 4x10s to join our brand new team in Jonesville, SC!

This position will work a 4x10 schedule from 5 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. However, hours may flex before or after shift based on business need as our team grows and ramps up.

The hourly range for this position is $25-$33 per 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.

This position is offering a sign‑on bonus of $1,000*, paid in two installments, less applicable withholding.

Bonus terms:

• Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after October 20th, 2026, to qualify.
• Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply.
• Associates must be employed at the time of the payout.

What you’ll do:

The Maintenance Tech I is the “second level” role on the plant’s industrial maintenance team. Your priority is to be safe and to look out for your co-worker’s safety. Speak up and if you aren’t sure, Stop, Stand Back and Get Help. You will also manage your Quality and Labor Efficiency, while ensuring maximum equipment uptime. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Planner who will direct your work. You will be responsible for the successful completion of the work orders assigned to you as well as other duties assigned to you by your supervisor or plant leadership.

In this role, you will:

• Adhere to all Eaton safety policies and procedures while playing a proactive role in our safety culture by identifying hazards and completing corrective actions.
• Partner with the Maintenance Operations Team through active communication, learning, and being adaptable to change.
• Complete equipment installations, refurbishments, and coordinate work with internal and external resources.
• Read and comprehend manuals, schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
• Complete basic industrial electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical work throughout the plant.
• Complete preventative maintenance (PMs), root cause analysis, and troubleshoot issues.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• One of the following is required:
  • Minimum of 2 years of prior experience in manufacturing, facilities, or industrial maintenance.
  • Completion of a formal education in Industrial or Mechanical Maintenance, Mechatronics, Industrial Electricity, Automation, HVAC, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• 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 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 Qualifications:

• Experience completing mechanical or electrical repairs.
• Experience completing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Machining operations with setup and operation (lathe, mill, grinder, etc.)
• Basic welding experience.

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, schematics, or other mechanical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment, use hand tools, measuring tools, and basic mechanical systems.
• Strong technical skills or knowledge in Electrical (including PLCs), Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Mechanical systems.

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