Production Technician (Day Shift)

Eaton; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Production Technician for the Day Shift in Glendale Heights, IL. This role involves assembling and inspecting electrical control equipment, with a focus on quality and safety. Candidates must have assembly experience and be authorized to work in the U.S. Excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Health benefits available from day one

Paid holidays

Career progression opportunities

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in an assembly-related role.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble panelboards and switchboards to customer specifications.
• Inspect and test finished products to maintain quality standards.
• Perform Lean Initiatives and maintain safety practices.

Skills

Assembly skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Production Technician (Day Shift). The hourly rate for this position is $21.00 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.

HOURS: 6AM - 2:30PM.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly pay
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
  
  
  

What You’ll Do

The Production Technician is responsible for a wide range of skills including: wire, assemble, fit and mount sub-assemblies, components, and standard fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment. Perform assembly required for test preparation and final inspection. Use established power checking procedures and equipment to verify electrical/mechanical integrity of units assembled. Perform all assignments within acceptable quantity and perfect quality requirements in keeping within assigned functions.

• Assemble panelboards and/or switchboards to customer specification based on electrical drawings, manufacturing schematics, and work instructions with the use of hand and power tools.
• Inspect and test finished products to maintain quality standards and ensure conformance with specifications and codes.
• Use various tools, such as wire strippers and plyers to perform the electrical wiring assembly of panelboards and/or switchboards.
• Maintain expected progress of jobs in the area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
• Receive and put away material; prepare finished products for shipment.
• Perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health. Maintain equipment, tools, and work area per established 5S guidelines.
• Cross-train and flex across functions based on development and business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of experience in an assembly related role with the use of hand and/or power tools (experience in automotive repairs, construction, carpentry, or other assembly type environments will be considered).
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• CNC bus fabrication, press brake, or related experience.
• Experience with wiring diagrams, schematics, and power flow to install correct wires.
• Experience with measuring tools, torque tolerance, and hardware assembly.
• Experience using various tools including: manual/electric tools, drill press, press brake, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, tape measure, storage/packaging materials and prescribed safety equipment.
  
  
  

Skills

Position Criteria:

• Must be able to interact and contribute in a small team environment and ability to flex according to production demands.
• Lift 35lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in all written and verbal formats (speech, writing, reading).
• Ability to follow manufacturing drawings and instructions.
• Keep yourself and teammates aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
• Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Attend and actively participate in site meetings and trainings.
  
  
  

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 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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