Panelboard Breaker Builder

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Panel board Breaker Builder. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 5am - 1:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is 16.50/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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Panel board Assembler (Breaker Build) on 1st (Mon-Fri 5a-1:30p) or B (Mon-Thurs 3p-1a) Shift to join our team. This position is based out of our Sumter, SC facility. The compensation for this role starts at $16.50/hr. based off knowledge, experience, education, or specialized training.

In the Production Associate, Panel board Assembler (Breaker Build) role, you will refer to diagrams and blueprints to correctly assemble and install breakers and other internal components of a panel board or switchboard. You will effectively communicate and work with members of a team to complete work assignment and meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals.

Essential Functions:

• Work from manufacturing information such as front views, bill of materials, drawings, blueprints, order entry systems, and oral or written instructions in order to assemble metal bus bars and other components of a switchboard and proactively identify missing components.
• Utilize various hand tools and a tape measure to accurately measure and install material by closely following established procedures for completing assigned function.
• 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 assembly, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• 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.
• Cross train and stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in complex assembly operations or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.
• Experience with measuring devices (i.e., tape measure and calipers).
• Experience reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams or drawings, or operating instructions.
• Utilize various hand tools to assemble and verify quality in switchboards/panel boards in a Lean environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend front views, one-line diagrams, bills of material, tape measure, and pick sheets.

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.
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Demands:

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 stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds and to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds with or without accommodation.

The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

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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.

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