Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

Career Opportunities: Assembly Technician - 1st Shift (76137) Requisition ID 76137 -Posted 10/22/2026 Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is currently seeking a Assembly Technician - 1st Shift. This position is based at our Davenport, IA location. The hourly rate for this position is$29.53per hour. 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 this function you will: Perform multi-faceted work that is necessary to build, assemble, inspect, test, calibrate, diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, repair, replace, modify and program a variety of products and product lines Construct and assemble new products in their developmental stage; work with Engineers on prototype units, first article, and developmental units or upgrades to existing units Set up and operate various metal fabricating equipment including rolling machine, drills and saws Use a variety of hand and power tools (including drills, sanders, files, grinders, rivet guns, and paint equipment), jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring and test equipment Document and maintain records of work activity for current and future reference All other related duties as assigned Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications: 2-year technical degree (electrical or electrical/mechanical) or mechanical degree 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 70-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Preferred Qualifications: Experience within a Manufacturing environment 3 years troubleshooting experience acquired within the last 5 years Position Criteria: Must possess demonstrable skills in areas that encompass electronics, electromechanical, mechanical and hybrid combinations of the above Must demonstrate proficiency in job related math skills Ability to read, understand and interpret technical and written instructions, engineering blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams including stack-up of tolerances Must understand electronic circuitry and be able to use electronic tools and test equipment to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electronic components and assemblies Must be able to perform assigned duties without benefit of a family of special tooling and/or test equipment Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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