SWBD - Wiring Associate (B-Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is looking for a SWBD - Wiring Associate in Sumter, South Carolina, with a schedule from Monday to Thursday, 3:00pm to 1:00am. The hourly pay ranges from $19.24 - $24.05, including a $1.00 per hour shift differential.

The Wiring Associate will be responsible for wiring switchboard products, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards. Ideal candidates should have at least 6 months of wiring experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months wiring experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• 1+ year experience in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wire switchboard products and provide wiring expertise.
• Maintain expected job progress and communicate issues.
• Perform visual inspections for quality control.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical problem-solving

Use of hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wire strippers

Pliers

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 3:00pm-1:00am.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.24 - $24.05 per hour. Comes with a $1.00 per hour shift differential. 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

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 assignment 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/job functions when necessary.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 6 months wiring experience.
• 6 months 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

• 1+ year 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 material.
• 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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem‑solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within 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/carry up to 35 pounds and to push/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 regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

Employment Practices

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

Benefits

Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.