Panelboard Sr associate - Complete Assembly (B Shift)

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Panelboard Senior Production Associate for Complete Assembly on B Shift.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Pay

$19.25 per hour, plus eligibility for a variable incentive program. Salary is based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing expertise and support across the Panelboard Segment Team, including material allocation, assembly, inspection, and shipping to ensure timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards.
• Exhibit strong adherence to quality by continually seeking improvement methods for all position functions.
• Ensure products and parts meet Eaton’s quality guidelines throughout the production process; perform quality checks as instructed.
• Receive and execute work assignments from management and internal customers to fulfill orders promptly.
• Follow established procedures and complete special assignments/projects as directed.
• Comply with all safety and industrial hygiene requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area per 5S standards.
• Collaborate with team members to complete work assignments and address customer needs and product requirements.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve production obstacles or delays.
• Recommend Lean Initiatives for improvements in quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health.
• Select and install components/devices according to drawings, diagrams, blueprints, travel documents, manufacturing information, and Kanban cards based on written instructions.
• Coordinate between steel shop, materials, trim fabrication, and Panelboard assembly to ensure timely order completion.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Panelboard components and processes related 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 offered; only candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the Sumter, SC facility will be considered.

Qualifications

• Crane operator certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive abilities, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend front views, one-line diagrams, and bills of material.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer literacy.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Experience in Panelboard assembly or assembly requiring drawings/diagrams.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and handle objects.
• Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip.
• Frequently lift/carry up to 35 pounds; push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds.
• Vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination.
• Regularly required to listen and talk.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to noise.
• Frequent exposure to dust.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.