Maintenance Mechanic A - 3rd Shift

Schedule

Core hours are Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and can be mandatory.

Pay

Hourly rate: $27.85 per hour, plus a $1.35 per hour shift premium. Salary is a general guideline and may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, market and business considerations.

Benefits

• Health benefits effective day one of employment
• Retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Additional benefit programs

Responsibilities

• Identify the cause and complete the repair of unexpected breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and building components plant‑wide; basic knowledge of PLCs and controls.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Fabricate new and/or replacement metal parts for equipment.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Oversee and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols to guarantee safe deactivation and isolation of equipment, ensuring energy‑control procedures are correctly applied in line with OSHA regulations and organizational safety guidelines.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
• Actively participate in problem‑solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to safety protocols, ensure efficient material handling, maintain housekeeping practices (5S+), and follow company policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant, job‑specific experience.
• Must be located within a 50‑mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX (active‑duty military candidates are exempt).
• No relocation benefit is offered.
• Eaton will not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or college degree in a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret part, machine, hydraulic, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with a multi‑meter.
• Fundamentals of electricity, plumbing, pneumatic systems, and hydraulics.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical work, variable frequency drives, welding, pneumatic controls, inventory management, air compressors, preventive and predictive maintenance, and conveyor systems.
• Understanding of servo motors, encoders, drives, PLCs, and controls.

Position Success Criteria

• Demonstrates effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic; comprehends written and verbal work instructions accurately; upholds Eaton’s values and philosophy.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lb and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Adheres to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) on the shop floor (safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, FR shirts, and others as required).
• Works efficiently in hot environments and tolerates loud noises.