Trim Pack Associate

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Trim Pack Associate. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

About the role

In the Production Associate, Trim Line role you will serve as an essential element of the Fabrication team by providing functional expertise and support in all areas of the Trim including allocation of materials, assembly, inspection, testing, and shipping in an assembly line process. You will effectively communicate and work with members of a team to complete your job function and meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• Apply labels, stickers, locks, quarter turns, remove trims from paint line conveyer, assemble and install locks, and pack/band product in an assembly line process.
• Maintain expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Assemble the molding and locks to finished trim components.
• Exhibit a 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 verification checks as instructed.
• Receive and carry out work assignments from management and internal customers to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned function from oral/written instructions, drawings, travel documents, DMM system, manufacturing information, and hand-drawn layout requests.
• Closely follow established procedures for completing assigned function.
• Comply with all safety 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, organized, and orderly per 5S standards.
• Work from manufacturing information such as Kanban cards, Work Instructions/Method Sheets, requisitions, and oral or written instructions.
• Use tape measures as required.
• 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.
• Perform Lean Initiatives (5-S, TPM, Continuous Flow, Standard Work).
• Perform routine preventative maintenance when required to ensure peak performance of all manufacturing equipment.
• Perform special assignments and/or projects as assigned.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 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 for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with processes and procedures related to steel and copper fabrication, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and inventory control.
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing and paint line experience.
• Forklift experience, or willingness to learn.
• Some experience in assembly operation of trims, or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.
• Experience with measuring devices (i.e., tape measure and calipers).

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 needs and expectations of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle and feel.
• Frequently required to walk, stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. with reasonable accommodation.
• Vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination.
• Regularly required to listen and talk.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Schedule

Friday–Sunday, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits

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. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.