Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare/retirement programs

Tuition assistance

Annual wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in El Paso, TX is hiring a Maintenance Technician for 1st shift. The role focuses on preventive/predictive maintenance, equipment reliability, and support for electrical and mechanical systems. Requires hands-on tool use, CMMS familiarity, and PLC/electrical schematic reading.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $24.50 with eligibility for a variable incentive plan. Shift is 7:00am-3:45pm and may require overtime to support operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• At least 1 year using hand and power tools for repairs.
• No relocation benefit; within 50 miles of El Paso, TX; immigration sponsorship not offered.
• Preferred: 5+ years in industrial maintenance; metal fabrication tools; electronics experience.
• Associates degree or cert in electronics, electrical power and controls, PCB repair, or basic PLC programming.
• 1+ years CMMS and Lean methodologies for problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment (lifts, cranes, pumps, etc.).
• Read electrical/hydraulic diagrams and PLC schematics.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Support daily plant operations with effective troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maximize equipment reliability by completing work orders and PMs; initiate new work orders as needed.
• Assist outside contractors on plant projects and maintain logs/documentation.
• Maintain maintenance records and support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Hand tools

CMMS

Lean methodologies

Bilingual English/Spanish

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

PLC programming (basic)

Education

Associates degree or cert in electronics/electrical power and controls

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift (77106)

Requisition ID77106-Posted11/05/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician - 1st 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: 7:00am-3:45pm

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?

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.

• 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 will support the Technical Services department by helping to drive continuous improvement in the electrical assembly operations. This achieved by maintaining the fabrication and production equipment on its best working condition, completing PMs and minimizing downtime. The position will support operations, and capital assets maintenance (equipment, machinery, building, etc.) and other duties as needed.

In this function you will:

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to lifts, lift tables, cranes, workstations, fans, motors, gates, doors, pumps, pressure vessels. Use of PIT like forklifts and scissor lifts will be required in some activities.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams such as electrical, hydraulic schematics and PLCs.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair equipment using a systematic process to identify root cause (electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Support daily plant operations through effective troubleshooting and repair of Mechanical, Electrical, and Control system adhering to all policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Maximize equipment reliability by effectively performing assigned work orders and PMs. Ensure complete and effective repairs. Proactively initiate work orders based on PM observations.
• Complete work on Continuous Improvement activities related to the equipment and facility as needed (5S+, TPM, Set Up Reduction, etc.).
• Assist with outside contractors on various plant projects and repairs.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• 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.
• Complete/maintain maintenance logs and associated documentation.
• Overtime during weekdays and/or weekends may be needed to support the Maintenance Technician functions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience using hand and power tools for equipment repairs.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the El Paso, TX location 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:

• 5 or more years of experience in the industrial maintenance field.
• 1 or more years of experience in metal fabrication processes and equipment (CNC’s, lathes, punch and bending equipment).
• 1 or more years electronic experience.
• Associates degree or certification in either electronics, electrical power and controls, PCB repair, or basic PLC programming.
• 1 or more years experience using CMMS and Lean Methodologies for problem solving.

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 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.
• Be familiar with Maintenance Department KPIs: Equipment availability, Zero accidents, PM attainment, MTBF, MTTR.
• Use of CMMS software to record and track maintenance tasks.
• Basic skills in reading and writing, preferrably in English and Spanish.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain automated and semiautomated machines.
• Ability to follow up with Preventive Maintenance schedules and Production Support.
• Good problem-solving skills/Strong verbal communication skills/Strong teamwork.
• Ability to service hydraulic, pneumatic cylinders.
• Ability to troubleshoot motors and sensors.
• Ability to read electronic and electrical schematics/drawings.

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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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.