Assembly Technician, 1st Shift

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Assembly Technician, 1st Shift. The rate for this position is $18.11 per hour.  This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.   CORE HOURS:  Monday through Thursday from 5:00AM until 3:00PM   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: 
 As an Assembly Technician, you will create or place name plates 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.   Work to manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, written or oral instruction from supervisor or engineering and to established procedures in order to create correct name plates for units. Fill out productivity and 5S sheets daily. Maintain minimum levels of Kanban inventory and report shortages, defects, and updates to appropriate operators and supervisors. Respond to change notices, customer requested adjustments, and development needs. Assist engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer-initiated development work. 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 Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. Eaton does not provide employment-based 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 benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographical limitation.

3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. 3 months of experience using hand and air tools. South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent.

Criteria: Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime to support business needs. Ability to use hand and power tools, step ladders, and cranes to assemble products and verify quality in a lean environment. Proficiency with standard computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Teams) and job-specific systems such as Enovia.   Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodation): Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands for handling and material manipulation. 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. May be required to operate material-handling equipment, including powered industrial vehicles. Must meet vision requirements, including near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination.

Regular exposure to noise and frequent exposure to dust in a manufacturing environment. All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.    We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status