Regs Assembler - 2nd Shift

Eaton; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day one

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton in Nacogdoches, TX is seeking a Regs Assembler for 2nd shift to build regulator units, prepare materials, and perform testing and inspections. You will work across multiple stations, including palletizing, painting, and final assembly, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires manual dexterity and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, with career growth opportunities and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Must reside within 50 miles of Nacogdoches, TX; no relocation offered.

Responsibilities

• Assembles regulator units by following detailed procedures and testing control boxes.
• Operate across palletizing, paint booth, back panel, and controller assembly stages.
• Sign off on checklists and ensure quality through inspections.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and move materials within the plant.
• Participate in problem-solving to improve efficiency and output.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Physical ability

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Regs Assembler - 2nd Shift at our Nacogdoches, TX facility! The core hours are Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times, The hourly rate for this position is $19.75 per hour, plus a $1.35 shift premium 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.

Why work at Eaton?

Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What You’ll Do

The Regs Assembler assembles regulator units by following detailed procedures, including preparing materials, building/testing control boxes, assembling components, securing units to pallets, and ensuring quality through inspections and tests.

In This Function, You Will

• Perform tasks across various work centers, including palletizing, paint booth, SP back panel or/and control box builder, mod assembler, final tester, and final station 1 and 2.
• Sign off on all relevant checklists (crane, PIV, TPM, machine guarding).
• Obtain OPS and locate the pallet assembly number. Select the pallet number and view the recipe for specifications.
• Position the laser for board placement, cut runner and deck boards to size, and secure boards with a nail gun. Drill holes for the regulator, install carriage bolts, and secure the unit to the pallet.
• Transport the pallet to the final inspection lane or paint area. Push pallet down the chute and paint stencils if applicable.
• Assemble and connect the control box, apply dielectric grease, and secure cables. Install UI bulkhead, apply silicon, and assemble name plates and decals.
• Inspect and touch up paint, apply grease to caps, and remove tape from components. Assemble ground strap, series arrestors, connectors, and bird guards. Initiate leak test and move pallet to the next station.
• Check hoses and connections, premix paint, set tank and fluid pressure, and clean the system thoroughly before pot life expires. Wash, rinse, and dry the unit, verify color, and paint the unit. Flush at the end of the shift.
• Verify tool calibration and retrieve OPS. Assemble capacitor and harness, insert jumper, and secure wires. Assemble control panel, install components, route cables, and secure with nylon tie wraps. Transfer completed assembly to the Control Box Assembly area.
• Install J-Box cover, wrap bushings, and move the unit to the transfer cart. Adjust chains, verify height, and wrap remaining plugs.
• Safely operates overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
• Actively participates in problem-solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Achieves and maintains target production rates or output levels, ensuring efficient operations and meeting organizational goals.
• Adhere to safety protocols, ensures efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the Nacogdoches, TX facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registation, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Position Success Criteria

• Demonstrates effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic, comprehends written and verbal work instructions accurately, and upholds Eaton’s Values and philosophy.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions as required.
• Ability to interpret document specifications.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.
• Must be able to adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined below.

Hand/Arm

Gloves

Over the Elbow Sleeves

Eye/Face

Safety Glasses

Ear

Ear plugs

Foot

Steel Toe

Metatarsal Guards

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