Job Description
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Assembly Technician III, 2nd Shift at our new location at 517 Puckett Ferry Road in Greenwood, SC.
The rate for this position is $20.94 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm until 1:30 am and Friday from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm. Please note that during the first approximately 90 days, training will take place on first shift hours.
This position is eligible for a variable pay incentive.
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 complicated 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.
In this function, you will:
- Assemble, wire, fit, and modify work in complicated assemblies above the typical complexity.
- Fill out ISO checklists, quality checklists, customer checklists, feedback forms, and production lists for supervision, drafting, customer service, and engineering as required.
- Mount and install electrical equipment and perform wire operations as needed.
- Regularly lift and assemble with heavy copper parts.
- Maintain minimum levels of Kanban inventory and report shortages to appropriate operators.
- Inspect all assemblies for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness
- Respond to change notices, customer requested adjustments, and development needs.
- Assist engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer-initiated development work.
- Work to manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, written or oral instructions from supervision or Engineering to established procedures.
This describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- 1 year of assembly 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 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 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of Industrial manufacturing experience
- 1 year of experience using hand and air tools
- Strong experience in reading Manufacturing Information (MI)
- 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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