Maintenance Technician

Eaton's EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician. The core hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is $28.13 per 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:

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, plant utilities, and facility systems to support safe and reliable plant operations. This role performs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and building‑related maintenance tasks and supports production uptime through preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Equipment & Systems Maintenance

* Repair malfunctioning machines, equipment, and small tools; escalate issues requiring supervisor assistance.

* Perform repairs on electrical and electronic systems

* Conduct preventive maintenance and lubrication to ensure proper equipment operation.

* Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.

* Assist with installation and relocation of production machinery and equipment.

Facility Maintenance

* Complete building and facility related maintenance as required.

* Operate industrial vehicles used for moving materials and equipment.

Collaboration & Support

* Assist in training other employees, support cross training, and participate in special projects.

* Perform other duties as assigned to support overall maintenance operations.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required)

Qualifications:

* A minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial maintenance

* Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

* 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 offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Roanoke, VA (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

* HVAC training and/or certification

* Certification in electrical, mechanical or related field from an accredited college or vocational school

* Associate's degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance from an accredited college or vocational school

* Lean/ six sigma experience

Skills:

Position Criteria

* Capable of fulfilling job responsibilities with minimal oversight

* Open to operating powered lifting and transport equipment, such as scissor lifts and forklifts

* Able to climb ladders and stairs, and lift items weighing up to 45 pounds

* Comfortable standing, walking, bending, reaching, and pulling frequently and for extended durations

* Demonstrates basic computer literacy

* Skilled in using hand tools and maintenance shop equipment

* Proven electrical and mechanical skills and experience

* Highly ethical, self-motivated, and effective working within cross-functional teams

* Willing to work extended hours or weekends when required

Benefits and Perks

You give us your best, we'll reward you well. Eaton strives to provide industry competitive, employee well-being focused benefits and programs globally. Some of the programs offered are:

* Healthcare/retirement savings programs to support you now and as you plan for the future

* Wellness programs and resources to support the wellbeing of you and your family

* Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development

* Paid time off with vacation, and holiday observance

* Donation matching

* Recognition programs for a wide range of achievements

* Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance

* Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents

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 protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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