Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift to join our team at the new Innovation Loop site in Youngsville, NC. The pay rate for this position is $27 per hour.

What you'll do:

The Maintenance Technician will work closely with production teams to support initiatives including line set up and relocation, equipment modifications and repairs, and preventative maintenance. In this function you will:

• Troubleshoot equipment and make necessary repairs.
• Record and schedule preventative maintenance.
• Requisition parts, materials, labor and support to complete job tasks.
• Fabricate replacement parts as needed for machinery.
• Lead and manage special projects as required.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required from an accredited educational institution.
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates in the immediate geographical area (50-mile radius) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Welding experience and/or certifications.
• Hazardous waste management/Hazardous waste operations emergency response.
• Lock Out/Tag Out Certified.
• HVAC training and/or certifications.
• Basic experience with computers and Microsoft Office.

Position Criteria:

• Knowledge of electrical systems and devices.
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime, willingness to flex to different areas or local plants as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb a ladder.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position.

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