Assembly Technician, MVS Lean Line

Assembly Technician, MVS Lean Line

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an Assembly Technician, MVS Lean Line. The rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. The core hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive plan. 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:

The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling, wiring, fitting, and modifying components used in the manufacture of medium- and high-voltage indoor and outdoor equipment, including assemblies, breaker and auxiliary compartments, breakers, power modules, customer service orders, and related sub-assemblies.

• Assemble, wire, fit, and modify complex electrical and mechanical assemblies exceeding standard complexity levels.
• Work from manufacturing documentation, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, established procedures, and written or verbal instructions from engineering or supervision.
• Mount and install electrical equipment and perform required wiring operations.
• Complete ISO checklists, quality and customer checklists, feedback forms, and production documentation as required by supervision, engineering, drafting, and customer service.
• Regularly lift, handle, and assemble heavy components in a safe manner.
• Maintain minimum Kanban inventory levels and report material shortages to appropriate personnel.
• Inspect assemblies for cleanliness, proper hardware installation, and overall workmanship.
• Respond to engineering change notices, customer-requested modifications, and product development requirements.
• Support engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer-driven development and improvement initiatives
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Basic:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Skilled in the safe and efficient use of hand tools and pneumatic (air) tools.
• Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, or I‑485 job portability.
• No relocation assistance is available. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service members are exempt from this geographical requirement.

Preferred:

• 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent

Position Criteria:

• Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive abilities, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and teams in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as business needs require.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools, step ladders, and cranes to assemble products and verify quality in a Lean environment.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications (Microsoft Outlook and Teams) and job-specific systems 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 50 lbs. and push/pull 50 lbs. 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

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