Repair Station Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton Group; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Repair Station Technician on the 2nd shift in Rumford, RI. Core hours are 3 pm - 11 pm, with training on 1st shift hours for 2–3 weeks. The role involves setup and operation of multiple presses and equipment, inspection of assemblies, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The Rumford facility is unionized and has a 60-day probation period with union dues after probation. DOT/FAA regulatory considerations apply and random drug testing is ongoing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year experience reading blueprints and using measuring tools.
• ITAR compliance and U.S. person status required.
• No relocation benefit; within 50 miles of work location.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate drilling presses, presses, degreaser, grinders, and other tools per fixtures and instructions.
• Test assemblies for leakage using fixtures and test setups.
• Read prints and process sheets to produce parts meeting quality/quantity goals.
• Assemble and test seal assemblies with close tolerances; perform cleaning, deburring, and marking of parts.
• Set up ovens and perform lapping/polishing and bonding as required.
• Operate measuring devices and verify own work before supervisor approval.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Judgment & decision making

Safety awareness

Ability to lift/move fixtures

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMM

Verniers

Indicators

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Repair Station Technician - 2nd Shift to join our team in Rumford, RI! The core hours are 3 pm - 11 pm. This role requires that you train on 1st shift hours for 2-3 weeks.

The hourly rate for this position is $31.71 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.

The Rumford, RI facility is a unionized location. There is a 60 day probationary period, after which you will be considered a union member and begin paying union dues.

What you’ll do:

• Set up and operate drill presses, hand operated hydraulic presses, vapor degreaser, sandblasting machine, hand and pedestal grinders, Lepel induction unit, hand screw press and riveting machine using special tools and fixtures designated for a variety of operations.
• Set up and use test fixtures to test assemblies for leakage using hoist to lift test fixtures.
• Work from prints, method sheets, operation sheets, sketches and/or verbal instructions to produce parts in accordance with acceptable quality and quantity levels.
• Perform bench and machine operations to assemble and test a variety of seal assemblies working with close tolerances. Operations include removing carbons, guide pins and plates from housings, inserting carbons and assemble, and rivet plates and pins to assemblies. Clean, polish, deburr, mark and sandblast all parts as required.
• Set up and operate ovens to bake, thermal cycle, or heat treat a variety of parts. Perform machine and hand lapping, burring and polishing with files or on lathes, and bond and insert carbons in small composites. Mark and package seals per requirements.
• Set up and use CMM, micrometers, verniers, indicators, surface plates, gages, comparators and other measuring devices. Responsible for checking own work after set up and first piece is checked by Supervisor or Group Leader.
• Report faulty operations, defective material and unusual conditions to Supervisor. Maintain work area, equipment and tools in clean and orderly condition. Observe prescribed safety precautions, company rules and regulations.
• Complete the induction process to receive in customer returns for the Repair Station. Responsible for starting the repair process on gearbox and main shaft seals by issuing standard work teardown and assembly work sheets. Release housings using the proper version number for the repairs that are necessary to overhaul seals to serviceable condition.
• Includes the duties of the Face Seals Utility Operator as required.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience reading blueprints, using measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers, and shop mathematics or related experience.
• 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is 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.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Skills/Position Criteria:

• Ability to use good judgment and make decisions on own regarding setting up and operating various machines.
• Ability to lift and hoist test fixtures with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use mental and visual attention for operations with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability to safely operate presses and other machinery.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to dust, dirt, and grease.

This position is classified as a safety‑sensitive role under applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete a DOT‑required pre‑employment drug test.

Individuals hired into this role remain subject to ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing, including random testing, in accordance with federal regulations. Eaton maintains a drug‑and alcohol‑free workplace and expects all applicants to understand and comply with these requirements. Additional information is available from the site Designated Employer Representative (DER) or the FAA Drug Abatement Division: About the Drug Abatement Division | Federal Aviation Administration.

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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.