Production Assembler - 1st Shift

Eaton; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a dedicated Production Assembler for the 1st Shift in Santa Ana, CA. This full-time role requires assembling critical power distribution products, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates with a high school diploma and relevant experience in production or assembly are preferred. The position offers benefits starting day one and includes a retention bonus.

Benefits

Full benefits and 401k plan

Retention bonus of $500 after 3 months

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Experience in production or assembly preferred.
• Basic computer skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build sub-assemblies and assemblies per specifications.
• Perform visual inspections before and after assembly.
• Adhere to company safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Safety procedures

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Cranes

Job description

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Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Production Assembler - 1st Shift. We are a leader in the design and production of critical power distribution products for many specific segments. The Production Assembler- 1st Shift role offers a full time work week of 40 hours and potential overtime. Hours: 5:00am-1:30pm. Full Benefits and 401k plan is offered to you day one of employment. You will also be given a $500.00 retention bonus to be paid out after 3 months of employment.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.40 per hour.

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 will timely and accurately build sub-assemblies and assemblies to customer specifications involving complex and repetitive wiring and mechanics for Power Distribution Units (PDU), and Transformers.

In This Function You Will

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to build sub-assemblies and assemblies
• Use cranes to pick up, and move transformers and materials
• Be responsible for visual inspections of material before and after assembly
• Use various fixtures, gauges, hand tools and power tools to assemble, adjust, or repair product
• Perform point to point wiring during the assembling of Power Distribution Units
• Work with sheetmetal to build transformer legs and additional components related to transformer assembly
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure compliance with quality standards and making necessary adjustments when required in order to meet quality goals
• Adhere to company, environmental, health, safety rules and regulations
• Provide process and safety improvement ideas
• Ensure machines and tools are properly calibrated and perform housekeeping duties as necessary using the principles of 5S+
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required (Basic):

• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
  
  
  

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Experience in production, packaging or construction
• Previous experience with standard operating procedures
• Previous experience with product electrical assembly, maintenance and/or repair
• Basic working knowledge and experience with computers
  
  
  

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility
• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures, wiring diagrams and bills of material
• Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime, willingness to flex/train in different areas as needed
• Ability to lift, push and pull 40 lbs
• Ability to use a crane once fully trained to lift items
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position
• Ability to use hand tools and other machines to manipulate metal and or wire
  
  
  

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Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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