Assembly Technician, Outdoor Steel

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Assembly Technician, Outdoor Steel.

The rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm and Friday from 7:00 am - 11:00 am.

This position is eligible for a variable pay 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 Assembly Technician role, you assemble, wire, fit, and modify work 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.

• Follow manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, and written or verbal instructions from supervisors or engineering, in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete ISO checklists, quality checklists, customer checklists, feedback forms, and production lists as required by supervision, drafting, customer service, and engineering.
• Mount and install electrical equipment and perform wiring operations as needed.
• Regularly lift, handle, and assemble heavy copper components.
• Maintain minimum Kanban inventory levels and promptly report shortages to the appropriate operators.
• Inspect all assemblies to ensure hardware is secure and nothing is missing, and confirm overall cleanliness and workmanship.
• Respond to change notices, customer-requested adjustments, and development-related updates.
• Assist engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer-driven development or prototype work.
• Work from detailed drawings, sketches, manufacturing information, and supervisor or engineering instructions, adhering to all established procedures.
• Effectively train and coach colleagues to support knowledge transfer and skill development.
  
  
  

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications

Basic:

• High school diploma or GED 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Greenwood facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position.
  
  
  

Preferred

• 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience
• 1 year of experience using hand and air tools.
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent
  
  
  

Position Criteria

• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime to support business needs.
• Able to safely and effectively use various hand tools, power tools, step ladders, and cranes to assemble units.
• Proficient in standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook and job‑specific software such as Enovia.
  
  
  

Physical Demands (With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

• Stand, walk, or sit for periods of time.
• Reach at or above shoulder level; use hands to handle, feel, and grip materials or tools.
• Stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull as part of regular job duties.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Push or pull loads up to or exceeding 50 pounds.
• Use near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination.
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to manufacturing noise.
• Frequent exposure to dust and typical industrial conditions.
  
  
  

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