Panelboard Breaker Builder

Eaton; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 19,604 - 27,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton is hiring a Panelboard Breaker Builder in Sumter, SC, with hours from 3:00pm to 1:00am. The role involves assembling switchboard components, ensuring quality and safety.

The compensation starts at $17.25 per hour. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and be legally authorized to work without sponsorship. Preferred qualifications include experience in assembly and familiarity with blueprints.

Eaton offers various health, welfare, and retirement benefits to employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in assembly operations is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components of switchboards following provided guidelines.
• Maintain quality standards through visual inspections.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes.

Skills

Assembly skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Panelboard Breaker Builder. The hours for this position are 3:00pm-1:00am. The hourly rate for this position is $17.25/hr per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.

What You’ll Do

Eaton is currently seeking a Panelboard Assembler (Breaker Build) on 1st (Mon-Fri 5a-1:30p) or B (Mon-Thurs 3p-1a) Shift to join our team. This position is based out of our Sumter, SC facility. The compensation for this role starts at $17.25/hr based on knowledge, experience, education, or specialized training.

Essential Functions

In this role, you will:

• Work from manufacturing information such as front views, bill of materials, drawings, blueprints, order entry systems, and oral or written instructions to assemble metal bus bars and other components of a switchboard and proactively identify missing components.
• Utilize various hand tools and a tape measure to accurately measure and install material by following established procedures for completing assigned functions.
• Maintain expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and complete root cause analysis in response to quality or production issues.
• Be responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before and after assembly, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• Contribute to a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and performing 5S duties.
• Cross train and stand in for other employees or job functions when necessary.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter facility (50-mile radius) will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in complex assembly operations or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.
• Experience with measuring devices (e.g., tape measure and calipers).
• Experience reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams or drawings, or operating instructions.
• Experience assembling and verifying quality in switchboards/panelboards in a Lean environment using various hand tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend front views, one-line diagrams, bills of material, tape measure, and pick sheets.

Position Criteria

Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem‑solving skills. Ability to work with individuals and groups and effectively participate within a team environment. Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs. Exhibit strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve obstacles or delays in the production process.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip. The employee is required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds and push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds with or without accommodation. Vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. The employee is regularly required to communicate.

Work Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

Additional Information

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Details of available programs and eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements are provided in Eaton Benefits Overview.

Candidate information and acceptance of offers will follow company process.