Panelboard Sr Associate - Complete Assembly

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Panelboard Sr Associate – Complete Assembly. The position is based at the Sumter, SC facility. In the Complete Assembly role, you will provide manufacturing expertise and support in all areas of the Panelboard Segment Team including allocation of materials, assembly, inspection, and shipping with the goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position.
• Ensure that all products and parts adequately meet Eaton’s quality guidelines as they move throughout the production process.
• Perform quality checks as instructed.
• Receive and carry out work assignments from management and internal customers to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner.
• Closely follow established procedures for completing assigned function and perform special assignments and/or projects as assigned.
• Comply with all safety and industrial hygiene requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner.
• Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals.
• Keep assigned work‑area clean and organized per 5S standards.
• Work with members of a team to effectively complete work assignments.
• Receive information from team members regarding customer needs and product requirements and utilize this information to perform one’s function.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process.
• Perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health.
• Correctly select and install various components/devices in accordance with drawings, diagrams, blueprints, travel documents, manufacturing information, Kanban cards, based on written instructions.
• Communicate and coordinate between steel shop, materials, trim fabrication, and Panelboard assembly to ensure timely completion of orders.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Panelboard components and processes as they pertain to complete assembly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Minimum 1 year of assembly experience.
• 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.
• Must have crane operator certification or be willing to become crane operator certified.

Qualifications

• Computer literate.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Some experience in Panelboard assembly operation, or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.
• Ability to read and comprehend front views, one‑line diagrams, bills of material.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within a team environment.
• Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup.
• Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external customers.

Benefits

Eligible for a variable incentive program. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay

$19.25 per hour.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 5:00 am – 1:30 pm.