Assembly Technician III

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an Assembly Technician III. The rate for this position is $20.94 per hour. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm and Friday from 7:00 am until 11:00 am. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, modify, and inspect complex electrical and mechanical assemblies while supporting continuous improvement and high-quality production standards.
• Complete required documentation including ISO checklists, quality and customer checklists, feedback forms, and production reports.
• Mount and install electrical equipment and perform wiring operations as needed.
• Assemble, wire, and modify complex assemblies beyond standard difficulty.
• Inspect assemblies for missing/loose hardware, accuracy, and cleanliness.
• Respond to change notices, customer adjustments, and development needs.
• Support engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer-driven development work.
• Train and coach colleagues to support skills development and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Basic (Required): High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• One year of assembly experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of industrial manufacturing experience.
• One year of experience using hand and pneumatic (air) tools.
• Strong experience in reading Manufacturing Information (MI).
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent.

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. Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push/pull 50 lbs. or more. May be required to 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.

Position Criteria

• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime based on business needs.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, step ladders, and cranes in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications (Microsoft Outlook/Teams) and job-specific systems such as ENOVIA.