Panelboard Production Associate (B-shift)

Eaton Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s ES AMER ARS division is hiring a Panelboard Production Associate for the B-shift in Sumter, SC. The role runs Monday–Friday from 3:00pm to 1:00am with a starting hourly rate of $16.75 and eligibility for a variable incentive program.

The assembler will use drawings/diagrams to manufacture panelboards, install components with hand and power tools, and work with a team to meet safety, quality and productivity goals. Focus on quality and 5S workplace practices is required.

Qualifications

• 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 for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assemble panelboards/switchboards per drawings using hand and power tools.
• Follow front views, BOMs and blueprints to assemble custom order switchboards.
• Communicate effectively with team to meet safety, quality and productivity goals.
• Maintain 5S practices and safe work environment; comply with PPE and procedures.
• Identify and address missing components and any production issues; participate in root-cause analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading drawings/diagrams

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Panelboard Production Associate (B-shift). Schedule for the role will be Monday-Friday and hours are 3:00pm-1:00am

The hourly rate for this position is $16.75/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:

• The Assembler in panelboard assembly will be responsible for selecting and installing various components/devices utilizing hand and power tools.
• You will utilize drawings/diagrams/blueprints to manufacture custom ordered switchboard and panelboards.
• You will effectively communicate and work with members of a team to complete your job function and meet safety, quality and productivity goals.
• You will contribute to a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties.
• You will work from manufacturing information such as front views, bill of materials, drawings, blueprints, order entry systems, and oral or written instructions in order to assemble switchboards/panelboards and proactively identify missing components.
• You will utilize various hand tools to accurately install material by closely following established procedures for completing assigned function.
• You will maintain expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
• You will proactively identify opportunities for process improvement as well as complete root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production.
• You will be responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before and after assembly, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• You will cross train and stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 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 for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer literate.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Some experience in assembly operation, or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.
• Ability to read and comprehend front views, one line diagrams, bills of material and pick sheets.

Skills:

POSITION CRITERIA:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup.
• Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers.

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 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.

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.