Wire Board Assembly Technician, 2nd shift

Eaton Corporation; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable pay incentive program

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is actively seeking a Wire Board Assembly Technician for the second shift at their new facility in Greenwood, SC. The position offers a pay rate of $20.00 per hour plus a shift differential, with core hours from 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM, Monday through Thursday, and Friday from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, skills in using hand tools, and at least 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience. The role involves assembling and modifying medium and high voltage assemblies.

Qualifications

• 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Skilled in the knowledge and safe use of hand and air tools.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, wires, and modifies work based on specified guidelines.
• Fill out quality checklists and customer forms as required.
• Inspect all assemblies for loose or missing hardware.

Skills

Use of hand and air tools

Team collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Power tools

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Wire Board Assembly Technician, 2nd shift at our new facility located at 517 Puckett Ferry Road in Greenwood, SC. The rate for this position is $20.00 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:30pm until 1:30am and Friday from 3:30pm – 7:30pm. During the first approximately 90 days, training will take place on first shift hours. This position is eligible for a variable pay incentive program.

What you’ll do

• Assembles, wires, and modifies work based on specified guidelines in the manufacture of medium and high voltage, indoor and outdoor assemblies, breaker and auxiliary compartments, breakers, customer service orders, power modules, and any sub‑assemblies associated with these.
• Work to manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, written or oral instruction from supervisor or team lead to established procedures.
• Fill out ISO checklists, quality checklists, customer checklists, feedback forms, and production lists for supervision, drafting, customer service, and engineering as required.
• Mount and install electrical equipment and perform wire operations as needed.
• Regularly lift and assemble with heavy copper parts.
• Report shortages to appropriate operators of Kanban inventory.
• Inspect all assemblies for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness.
• Respond to change notices, customer requested adjustments, and development needs.
• Assist engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer‑initiated development work.
• Train and coach colleagues to ensure knowledge transfer and skill development.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Skilled in the knowledge and safe use of hand and air tools.
• 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Eaton does not provide employment‑based immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• No relocation benefit is being offered. Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent.

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.
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
• Utilize various hand and power tools, step ladder and crane to assemble and verify quality in a Lean environment.
• Must be able to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook/Teams and job specific programs such as ENOVIA.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands for handling and feeling.
• Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs. and push/pull 50lbs. or more with or without accommodation.
• Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to noise.
• Frequent exposure to dust while performing job duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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