Shell Assembler - 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s ES AMER ESS division in Nacogdoches, TX is seeking a Shell Assembler for the 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.). The role offers an hourly rate of $21.00 plus a $1.35 shift premium, with overtime potential.

You will assemble shells, load and stack components, and perform routine setup and testing using TTR equipment, while adhering to safety protocols and 5S practices. Eaton offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health coverage, retirement

Qualifications

• Location is Nacogdoches, TX; candidates within 50 miles will be considered.
• No immigration sponsorship is offered.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble shells by following blueprints and specifications.
• Load cores and coils and build sub-assemblies using calibrated tools.
• Follow voltage diagrams and perform voltage hookups per procedures.
• Test finished units with TTR Tester and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain safety via lockout/tagout and PPE usage.
• Operate overhead cranes to move materials and maintain 5S+ housekeeping.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Physical stamina

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Shell Assembler - 3rd Shift at our Nacogdoches, TX facility! The core hours are Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. The hourly rate for this position is $21.00 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:

In this function, you will:

• Perform work in various centers, including core/clamp, turn-to-turn (T.T.R) testing/hook up, lead press, and stacking.
• Assemble shells by following customer specifications, blueprints, bills of material, visual operating procedures, standardized procedures, and prescribed methods (NFOI).
• Load cores and coils onto the stacking line, stack the core around the legs of the coils, and build and break down various coils, restacking coil pallets if not properly aligned to meet quality standards.
• Write order numbers on units and apply steel banding straps to clamp the assembly.
• Build sub-assemblies per OPS and quality standards required for final assembly using calibrated tools.
• Follow low voltage and high voltage hookup diagrams to make all assembly connections.
• Test each finished unit for proper ratio and good connections using a TTR Tester, troubleshooting any issues found during the testing phase.
• Perform rework on damaged or defective component parts/complete assemblies to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform routine upkeep on tools and equipment.
• Utilize various manual and power-operated hand tools and heavy machinery.
• Oversee and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols to guarantee the safe deactivation and isolation of equipment, ensuring energy control procedures are correctly applied to prevent inadvertent machine startup or hazardous energy discharge during repair or maintenance, in line with OSHA regulations and organizational safety guidelines.
• 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:

• Ability to demonstrate 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 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 accommodations.
• Ability to work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.
• 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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