Manufacturing Technician

Hourly rate: $20.50 per hour. Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time available from day one
• Paid holidays
• Bi-weekly pay
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit, and mount sub-assemblies, components, and standard or near-standard fixed assemblies in Motor Control Centers, Enclosed Control, and related assemblies
• Perform assembly required for test preparation and final inspection
• Assemble and wire units, relay panels, panel boards, space heaters, and control panels
• Bend and install power cable and leads; fabricate pre-cable unit, panel, and MTB harnesses; fabricate power leads
• Use established power-checking procedures and equipment to verify electrical/mechanical integrity of assembled units
• Stage parts for customer orders
• Work from oral or written instructions, prints, inspection reports, manufacturing information sheets, and standard or near-standard wiring diagrams
• Utilize manufacturing information sheets to determine necessary parts, write requisitions, and obtain materials from stock areas
• Assemble and fit parts and components to form sub-assemblies or completed assemblies
• Assemble and wire control devices, cutting wires to length
• Make adjustments to ensure correct alignment and clearances
• Install units, pan assemblies, cover steel, meters, kirk keys, pull boxes, reactors, relays, fuses, MTB assemblies, panel boards, space heaters, transformers, etc. by mounting or bolting into place
• Assemble and install bus work such as lug adapters, cross-over bus, splices, etc.
• Make pre-bent cable unit, MTB, and control panel harnesses using pre-cable boards, control panels, and hand crimp lugs if necessary
• Cut, install, and connect wire and/or cable in units where circuitry requires additional relays, timers, fuses, etc.
• Cut, form, and connect control wire, power wire, and cable point-to-point on units, relay panels, control panels, and space heaters
• Make solder connections
• Modify standard assemblies or doors as received, including altering hole cutouts using hand or power tools
• Make wiring changes and necessary mechanical repairs, replacements, or changes
• Use a buzzer to assure proper wiring connections
• Operate floor-operated overhead cranes and jib cranes to move units, harnesses, device panels, etc.
• Mark wires, devices, or terminals as required; identify harness and/or panels with job and unit number
• Apply component ID labels such as “Brady Markers” or “Dymo” labels if required
• Identify work and maintain records as required
• Stage necessary component parts/materials to ensure smooth flow of order activities through the assembly/manufacturing process
• Ensure compliance with systems/programs such as ISO 9000-2000, ISO 14001, Underwriters Laboratory, NEMA, Eaton Business System (EBS), Eaton Safety Process (ESP), etc.
• Report quality issues to area supervisor or Quality Control personnel
• Maintain piece count and associated records where applicable
• Read shop orders and drawings to determine assembly procedures
• Wear all required safety equipment and observe hygiene requirements
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly manner

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum six months of experience in an assembly-related role using hand and/or power tools (e.g., automotive repairs, construction, carpentry) or completion of a one-year Technical School diploma from an accredited institution
• Must currently reside within 50 miles of the work location (Active-Duty Military Service member candidates exempt from geographical limitation)
• Eaton will not sponsor employment-based immigration visas for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year of manufacturing or production experience

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Know and follow established job-specific and facility-wide health and safety procedures and rules
• Report health and safety issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management or correct those within your ability
• Actively participate in accident, injury, and illness prevention activities, including:
  • Developing job safety analysis and safe working procedures
  • Identifying and correcting hazards and unsafe conditions
  • Conducting accident, near-miss, or potential hazard investigations
  • Keeping fellow employees aware of health and safety practices
• Maintain housekeeping in work area
• Maintain health and safety equipment in good working order
• Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received
• Provide suggestions for health and safety program improvement
• Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in your work area