Wiring Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness

Healthcare/retirement savings with 401

Competitive compensation packages

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave, holidays, andvac

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Omaha, NE is hiring a Wiring Technician for 1st shift. You will perform point-to-point wiring, reference wiring diagrams, and use hand tools to prepare wire and connect to terminals. The role emphasizes producing clean, accurate wiring layouts for our electrical products.

The position requires a high school diploma, willingness to operate hand tools, and the ability to stand for long periods. Overtime may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.
• Within 50-mile radius of Omaha, NE,

Responsibilities

• Measure and prepare wire bundles for installation.
• Reference wiring diagrams to establish proper connections.
• Use hand tools to tighten and prepare wire and complete final installation.
• Present clean crisp lines on all wiring in alignment with established guidelines.
• Be willing to learn and assist other departments as necessary.

Skills

Wiring

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring Tape

Crimpers

Snips

Wire Strippers

Pin Welder

Job description

Career Opportunities: Wiring Technician - 1st Shift (77226)

Requisition ID77226-Posted11/05/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Wiring Technician - 1st Shift to join the Omaha, NE team!

The hourly rate for this position is$18.00per hour.

Shift Hours: 6:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Thursday. Overtime possiblilities on Fridays/Saturdays as required by business needs.

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?
We provide competitive benefits that focus on employee well-being that start on day one! Listed below are programs that are offered by our manufacturing site. Visit Eaton.com for more information.

• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation!

Position Overview:

The Wiring Technician is responsible for point-to-point wiring of various electrical components within our electrical products. You will reference wiring diagrams (blueprints) and utilize hand tools to prepare wire, crimp, and connect wire to terminals. You’ll be challenged to be creative to provide clean, quality lines that our customers expect.

In this function you will:

• Measure and prepare wire bundles for installation
• Reference wiring diagrams to establish proper connections
• Use hand tools to tighten and prepare wire and complete final installation
• Present clean crisp lines on all wiring in alignment with established guidelines
• Be willing to learn and assist other departments as necessary

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Omaha, NE will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Position Criteria:

• Perform other tasks as requested and be flexible to move to other areas
• Able to stand, climb, and utilize ladders for up to 8 hours a day.
• Comfortable with hand tools including Measuring Tape, Crimpers, Snips, Wire Strippers, Pin Welder, would be preferred

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