Assembly Technician, 1st Shift

Pay

$18.11 per hour, eligible for a variable incentive program.

Schedule

Core hours: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM (1st shift).

Responsibilities

• Create or place name plates for medium and high voltage indoor and outdoor assemblies, breaker and auxiliary compartments, breakers, customer service orders, power modules, and related sub‑assemblies.
• Follow manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, and written or oral instructions from supervisors or engineering.
• Fill out productivity and 5S sheets daily.
• Maintain minimum levels of Kanban inventory; 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications

Basic:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• No employment‑based immigration sponsorship provided.
• Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered (active‑duty military exempt).

Preferred:

• At least 3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience using hand and air tools.
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, step ladders, and cranes in a lean environment.
• Proficiency with standard computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Teams) and job‑specific systems such as Enovia.

Physical Demands

• 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 lb and push/pull 50 lb or more.
• May operate material‑handling equipment, including powered industrial vehicles.
• Must meet vision requirements, including near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to noise and frequent exposure to dust in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs that offer paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.