SWBD - Wiring Associate (B-Shift)

Eaton; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 26,505 - 33,131; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a SWBD - Wiring Associate (B-Shift) in Sumter, SC. Schedule is Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM.

The role wires switchboard products and provides wiring expertise, collaborating with a team to meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals. You will use wire strippers and pliers to assemble wiring from diagrams and BOMs, and ensure compliance with power flow guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum six months of wiring experience.
• Six months of experience in manufacturing or operations and/or technical experience in an industrial setting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Wire switchboard products and provide wiring expertise.
• Communicate with team to meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals.
• Use wire strippers and pliers to assemble wiring according to diagrams.
• Understand power flow and comply with regulations when wiring switchboards.
• Identify part shortages and participate in process improvement and root cause analysis.
• Inspect quality and troubleshoot wiring issues; cross-train as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Power flow comprehension

Analytical problem solving

Lean concepts

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wire strippers

Pliers

Hand tools

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a SWBD - Wiring Associate (B-Shift). Schedule for the role will be Monday-Thursday and hours are 3:00 pm – 1:00 am.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.24 – $24.05 per hour. The role includes a $1.00 per hour shift differential and 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

In the Wiring Associate role, you will wire switchboard products and provide wiring expertise. You will effectively communicate and work with members of a team to complete work assignments and meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals.

In This Function You Will

• 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.
• Use various tools, such as wire strippers and pliers, to perform the electrical wiring assembly of switchboards or panelboards.
• Work from manufacturing information such as front views, bill of materials, wiring diagrams, drawings, blueprints, order entry systems, and oral or written instructions in order to accurately select and install the correct wires and complete production in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for understanding power flow and referencing guidelines in order to comply with regulations when wiring switchboards or panelboards.
• 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 wiring, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• Cross‑train and stand in for other employees or job functions when necessary.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum six months of wiring experience.
• Six months of experience in manufacturing or operations and/or technical experience in an industrial setting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more year(s) of experience in manufacturing or operations and/or technical experience in an industrial setting.
• Demonstrated comprehension of wiring diagrams, schematics, and power flow. Ability to read and comprehend front views, one‑line diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Experience with Eaton systems including PLM (Enovia) and material management (DMM).
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Some experience in panelboard assembly operation, or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.

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 a team environment.
• Demonstrated comprehension of power flow.
• Utilize various hand tools to wire and verify quality in switchboards/panelboards in a lean environment.
• Self‑driven and able to produce desired results with minimal direction.

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 stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift or carry up to 35 pounds and to push or pull up to or greater than 35 pounds with or without accommodation. 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 communicate.

Work Environment

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

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