Panelboard Wiring Associate

Overview

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Panel board Wiring Associate. The hours for this position are Monday - Thursday, 3pm - 1am. The hourly rate for this position is 20.00/hour per hour. 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.

In the Wiring Technician role, you will wire switchboard or panel board products and provide wiring expertise. You will effectively communicate and work with members of a team to complete work assignment and meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

• Contribute to a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties.
• Use various tools, such as wire strippers and pliers to perform the electrical wiring assembly of switchboards or panel boards.
• Work from manufacturing information such as front views, bill of materials, wiring diagrams, drawings, blueprints, order entry systems, and oral or written instructions in order to accurately select and install the correct wires and complete production in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for understanding power flow and referencing guidelines in order to comply with regulations when wiring switchboards or panel boards.
• Maintain expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement as well as complete root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production.
• Be responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before and after wiring, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• Cross train and stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year wiring experience or successful completion of Eaton wiring certification.
• 1 year experience in manufacturing or operations and/or technical experience in an industrial setting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Sumter, SC will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated comprehension of wiring diagrams, schematics, and power flow
• Experience with Eaton systems including PLM (Enovia) and material management (DMM).
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Some experience in Panel board assembly operation, or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.
• Ability to read and comprehend front views, one-line diagrams, and bills of material.

Position Criteria:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.

Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry;…