Panelboard Sr Associate - Aftermarket

Eaton; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 21,878 - 31,159; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton is looking for a Panelboard Sr Associate in Sumter, SC to support their Commercial Products and Assemblies division. The candidate will provide leadership in absence of the Team Leader, ensuring productivity and quality metrics are met. Key responsibilities include managing customer orders and assisting in production needs.

Eligible candidates will have at least 1 year of assembly experience, basic computer skills, and be authorized to work in the US. The position offers an hourly rate of $19.25 and a variable incentive program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience operating hand tools and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contributor in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Support outbound shipments of components and products.
• Assist in ensuring timely execution of customer orders.

Skills

Assembly experience

Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOMs)

Operating hand tools

Basic computer skills

Forklift certification (willing to obtain)

Tools

Excel

Word

DMM

AS400

Mapics

Vista

Outlook

Job description

Position Overview

Panelboard Sr Associate – Aftermarket

Location: Sumter, SC (Eaton’s Commercial Products and Assemblies division)

Shift: Monday – Thursday, 3:00 pm – 1:00 am (variable hours).

Hours and Compensation

Hourly rate: $19.25/hour.

Position is eligible for a variable incentive program. Salary figures are general guidelines; final compensation will depend on candidate skills, experience, and market considerations.

Primary Responsibilities

Act as a key contributor in the absence of the Team Leader, driving results on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics.

Provide leadership by promoting teamwork, training team members, and proactively resolving production needs.

Support outbound shipments of components and products, maintain inventories in aftermarket storerooms, and ensure timely execution of customer orders.

Essential Functions

• You will assist the Team Leader/Supervisor in ensuring that customer orders are executed in a timely and efficient manner, prioritizing urgent orders.
• You will review orders and associated documentation (drawings, bills of material, travel documents) to provide the team with necessary information and troubleshoot documentation issues.
• You will communicate professionally to provide status updates, resolve production issues, and promote teamwork across departments.
• You will utilize the computer to resolve errors through research and auditing of transactions.
• You will work on projects and special assignments as required, demonstrating initiative and self‑motivation.
• You will receive, document, store, stage and issue all job‑related material to satisfy production requirements.
• You will support customer service requirements, including maintaining acceptable on‑time performance and quick ships.
• You will package, create, and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment or staging, and to create a safe work environment. You will apply labels, stickers, and stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience operating hand tools and gauges.
• Basic computer skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the US permanently without company sponsorship.
• Must be willing to obtain forklift certification; forklift experience is ideal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Advanced computer skills, including Excel, Word, DMM, AS400, Mapics, Vista, and Outlook.

Position Criteria

• Ability to multitask and balance various demands while achieving goals.
• Collaborative style and effectiveness in a diverse environment.
• Self‑starter capable of working with minimal supervision and resolving unusual problems.
• Professional handling of interactions with internal and external suppliers.
• Capability to work independently and in teams across plant and corporate entities.
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and strong organizational skills.
• Adherence to quality standards, continuously improving processes and performing quality checks.
• Maintenance of a clean, organized work area per 5S standards.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Compliance with all safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of equipment.

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, including meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle items. Frequent walking, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and gripping are required. Lifts and carries up to 35 pounds, and pushes or pulls up to or greater than 35 pounds. Vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. Employee is required to listen and talk regularly.

Work Environment

Employee is exposed to noise and dust during the performance of duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Fair Chance Employment

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.

Background Check Process

Applicants are not required to disclose conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. After a conditional offer and background check, any concerns directly related to the job will be discussed with the applicant, allowing them to explain circumstances, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the report.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Benefits

Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs that offer paid and unpaid time off. Eligibility depends on location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements. For additional detail, see Eaton Benefits Overview.