Retrofill Materials Technician

Expected annual salary range: $47,000 – $69,000. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

About the role

The Retrofill Materials Technician supports Eaton’s Switchgear Modernization division by managing inventory control, material quality verification, and assembly of retrofill kits for both low-voltage and medium-voltage equipment. This role ensures materials are accurately received, stored, inventoried, inspected, and kitted while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, label, and store incoming materials according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels of retrofill components, hardware, and materials; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Ship complete retrofill kits on time to customer locations.
• Assemble and verify retrofill kits according to engineering specifications, bill of materials, and work instructions.
• Ensure kits are complete, accurate, and available to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Stage and organize materials for efficient kit assembly and distribution.
• Identify missing, damaged, or incorrect components and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase kitting efficiency.
• Inspect materials and kits for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality standards.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, revisions, and documentation before kit release.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with safety and quality requirements.
• Follow prescribed EESS safety policies in shop and field environments.
• Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to resolve customer control issues and requirements.
• Participate in and contribute to process improvements.
• Perform frequent physical labor to assemble, verify, and test prototype samples.
• Train and qualify for power industrial truck (forklift) license.
• Work with basic hand tools in a shop environment and learn basic controls theory and wiring practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Warrendale, PA; no relocation offered.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs unassisted throughout the day.
• Continuous standing, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Must successfully complete EESS safety training to operate at customer sites.
• Adherence to all EESS safety programs and policies.
• Eaton will not consider applicants requiring immigration sponsorship (e.g., CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability).

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or an Engineering discipline (preferred).
• Strong understanding of Vista and Mapics (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Skills

• Basic to strong mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, Oracle, and Planner.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong sense of urgency.
• High level of concentration and attention to detail.

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.