SWBD - Senior Flex Assembler (1st Shift)

Eaton Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Sumter, SC is seeking a Senior Flex Assembly Associate for the 1st shift (6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday–Friday). The role wires, assembles, and installs metal bus bars and internal switchboard components according to diagrams and BOMs.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, using hand tools, maintaining safety and quality, and cross-training for flexibility in production schedules. Eligible for a variable incentive program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No relocation benefits; must reside within 50-mile radius of Sumter facility.
• Willing to cross-train and support different areas as needed.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal bus bars and components per drawings and BOMs.
• Use hand tools and tape measures to wire and install parts.
• Ensure compliance with power guidelines and regulations during wiring.
• Monitor progress and communicate issues like shortages.
• Contribute to process improvements and root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Maintain quality through visual inspections and defect identification.
• Support 5S and a safe, inclusive work environment.
• Cross-train and stand in for other roles when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vista (Order Entry)

DMM (Material Management)

AS400 MRP/ERP

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a SWBD - Senior Flex Assembler (1st Shift). The hours for this postion are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday

The hourly rate for this position is 23.00 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.

What you’ll do:

Eaton is currently seeking a Senior Flex Assembly Associate to join our team. This position is based at our Sumter, SC facility. The pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. This role is on 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In the senior flex assembly role, you will refer to diagrams and blueprints to correctly wire, assemble and install metal bus bars and other internal components of a switchboard. You will effectively communicate and work with members of a team to complete work assignments and meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals. This is a flexed position meaning that you will complete both wiring and bus assignments in the same shift based on production schedules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work from manufacturing information such as front views, bill of materials, drawings, blueprints, order entry systems, and oral or written instructions in order to assemble metal bus bars and other components of a switchboard and proactively identify missing components.
• Utilize various hand tools, such as wire strippers and plyers to perform the electrical wiring assembly, and a tape measure to accurately measure and install material.
• Be responsible for understanding power flow and referencing guidelines in order to comply with regulations when mwiring switchboards.
• Maintain expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement as well as complete root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production.
• Be responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before and after assembly and wiring, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• Contribute to a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties.
• Cross train and stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumterfacility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to work in different areas, or work assignments based on business needs
• Must be willing and able to cross-train, and support operational requirements as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• 1 year of experience in Bus assembly operation
• 1 year of experience in Switchboard wiring
• Experience with Eaton systems including order entry (Vista), material management (DMM), MRP/ERP (AS400)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• No active performance related corrective action
• Must not have a history of excessive turnbacks, rework, or quality related issues
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet job performance expectations
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance record
• Demonstrated adaptability and a positive attitude toward changing priorities and staffing needs

Skills:

POSITION CRITERIA:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
• Able to direct and influence others without formal leadership authority.
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
• Must work somewhat independently and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers.

Additional Information:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

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