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SWBD Production Associate - Pan Assembly / Pre-Wire

Eaton Aerospace
Sumter, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a SWBD Production Associate - Pan Assembly / Pre-Wire. Schedule for the role will be Monday-Friday and hours are 6:00am-2:30pm.

The hourly rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. This position is eligible for the employee 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 Production Associate Pan Sub Assembly role, you will correctly select and install, in accordance with drawings/ diagrams/ blueprints, various components/devices with the overall goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton's quality standards. You will utilize drawings/diagrams/blueprints to manufacture custom ordered switchboards. You will effectively communicate and work with members of a team to complete your job function and meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.
Exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position. Ensure quality criteria are met by review of documents, consciences assembly and proper employment of the switchboard quality verification checklist.
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 switchboards/panelboards and proactively identify missing components. Select, install, and label in accordance to drawings/diagrams/blueprints, various components/devices.
Utilize various hand tools to accurately install material by closely following established procedures for completing assigned function.
Maintain expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
Be responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before and after assembly, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
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 Sumter facility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Manufacturing or operations experience.
Experience with measuring devices (i.e. tape measure and calipers).
Some experience in 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.
Utilize various hand tools to assemble, cable and verify quality in Low Voltage switchboard enclosures/assemblies in a Lean environment.
Ability to read and comprehend front views, one line diagrams, bills of material, tape measure, and pick sheets.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Expected to work with some degree of independence 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.

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.

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 to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about 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.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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