Assembly Technician II, 1st Shift

Location: Hodges

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Assembly Technician II, 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 per hour. The hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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:

The Assembler II is responsible for meeting daily production targets with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, inventory management, and productivity. This role focuses on assembling Low Voltage Assemblies and performing all associated tasks, including those assigned to Assembler I positions (Flex and Lean), as well as assembly machine operation. Additional responsibilities include Power

Wave2 hi-pot testing, label creation, quality verification, and completing material transactions in AS400.

• May be required to obtain or maintain QEW certification to perform electrical testing on assemblies, as applicable.

• Use a variety of fixtures, gauges, and assembly tools to assemble, adjust, or repair components.

• Perform layout work and operate tools such as drills, saws, punches, riveters, caulking equipment, and painting tools as needed.

• Apply identification labels to completed assemblies.

• Retrieve and deliver materials to the assembly line to support production flow.

• Prepare assemblies for shipment or storage as part of the final assembly process.

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and WSRA requirements.

• Adhere to standard operating procedures and method sheets.

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

• Follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors.

• Conduct visual inspections of materials before and after assembly.

• Perform quality checks to ensure finished products meet all specifications.

• Support other production areas or perform duties of other positions as needed.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 6 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 6 months of experience using hand and air (pneumatic) tools
• 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 is provided. Candidates must reside within a 50 - mile radius of Greenwood, SC. Active - Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Proven problem-solving skills.

• Collaborate with team members.

• Being flexible and open to changes in processes or tasks.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workplace. (5S+)

• Able to work independently with minimum direction.

• Ability to stand for long periods.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and push or pull up to 100 lbs with or without accommodation.

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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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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.  for more detail:
Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.