Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

Eaton; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 62,234 - 84,198; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift in Reno, NV. The role involves troubleshooting electrical, electronic, and mechanical issues on plant equipment, and performing preventative and reactive maintenance.

The position requires reading blueprints, operating CMMS/SAP, and handling forklift work. Core hours are 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. The company offers strong benefits and opportunities for LEAN improvement projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial and industrial electricity or maintenance; or a technical school diploma/associate degree in electronics or industrial electrical systems.
• Experience reading electrical/mechanical blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with CMMS and SAP.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Ability to operate sit‑down and stand‑up forklifts.
• Eaton does not offer immigration sponsorship or relocation benefits; candidates within 50 miles of Reno, NV will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic and mechanical malfunctions on plant machines or related equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFD drives, vision systems and control panels.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Inspect electrical systems for hazards and NEC compliance.
• Install new or used manufacturing equipment; fabricate and machine parts as needed.
• Operate lifts for work in elevated locations.
• Support LEAN initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

HMI/VFD drives

Forklift operation

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical school diploma or associate degree in electronics or industrial electrical systems

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI software

Job description

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift) to join our team in Reno, NV. The hourly rate for this position is $34.20 plus $1 shift differential per hour. Core hours are 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, paid parental leave, educational assistance program, wellness reimbursement, and more.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic and mechanical malfunctions on plant machines, facility systems or related equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair systems such as PLCs, HMIs, VFD drives, vision systems, motor control centers, power distribution centers, motors (DC, AC, stepper, servo, etc.), and three‑phase/single‑phase power and control circuits; install control panels and components.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all production equipment.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and compliance with National Electric Code (NEC).
• Install new or used manufacturing equipment.
• Fabricate and machine parts as required to complete projects.
• Operate lift trucks, man lifts and boom lifts for work in elevated locations.
• Fabricate devices and mechanisms to improve, repair or replace non‑operational equipment.
• Weld, prototype, pipe, paint, masonry, or carpentry duties as necessary.
• Support facility continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives.

Mandatory Mandatory Qualifications

• High‑school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial and industrial electricity or maintenance; or a technical school diploma or associate’s degree in electronics or commercial/industrial electrical systems.
• Experience reading electrical/mechanical blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with CMMS and SAP.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Operating sit‑down and stand‑up forklifts.
• Eaton does not offer immigration sponsorship or relocation benefits. Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of the work location will be considered (active‑duty military service members are exempt).

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PLC troubleshooting or programming experience.
• Minimum of 5 years electrical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC, HMI and drive software.
• Experience troubleshooting CNC logic circuits.
• Journeyman Electrician certification.
• Mechanical power press, roll‑forming and sheet‑metal fabrication experience.
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) experience.
• Experience with NEC.

Skills

• Must be able to start on the first shift for 4–6 months of training.
• Ability to interface with vendors to troubleshoot, set up and acquire parts.
• Working knowledge of production machinery and equipment such as clutch/brake systems, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, compressed‑gas systems, water and cooling systems.

Physical Demands

• Stand continuously during shift, kneel, bend and climb without reasonable accommodation.
• Work at heights up to 40 feet without reasonable accommodation.
• Lift 50 pounds regularly without assistance without reasonable accommodation.
• Wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy.
• Exposure to high noise levels (ear protection may be required).
• Exposure to forklift activity.
• Indoor and outdoor weather exposure.
• Work environment exposes to oils, lubricants and solvents.

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