Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Position Overview:

This position performs skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of Eaton’s mixed-use facility (office/lab/warehouse) infrastructure/systems, equipment, and tools. In this position, this individual will be the primary maintenance representative during 1st shift. This includes timely communication to various stakeholders, such as operations and office staff. 

In this function you will:
•    Complete daily tasks as assigned 
•    Serves as an emergency response coordinator for all shifts
•    Executes lock-out /tag-out to safely deenergize equipment prior to usage.
•    Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains electrical distribution systems including electric motors, electric controls, fire alarms, and clock systems
•    Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs new equipment and systems, including all various equipment (drill presses, bench grinders, conveyor systems, powered industrial trucks, dock locks and levelers, etc.) and programmable lighting controls.
•    Ensures site emergency systems are operational.
•    Maintains electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the county, state and federal levels.
•    Monitor’s work done by outside contractors for adherence to National Electrical Code (NEC) and other regulatory requirements, along with Eaton requirements when Manager is unavailable.
•    Demonstrate safe and proficient use of tools and equipment (including both hand and power tools)
•    Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC’s
•    Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures 
•    Perform work from ladders, scaffolds, reach trucks, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
•    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.
•    Performs other work-related duties as assigned
•    Perform ground maintenance external to the building 

Qualifications:

Required:
•    High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

•    Minimum of 6 months of experience using hand and power tools in a maintenance, manufacturing, construction, warehouse, or similar work environment.

•    Valid IL driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

•    No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.  Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered.  Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

•    Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. 

Preferred:
•    1 or more years of experience working in a Maintenance position in a manufacturing, commercial, or industrial environment.

•    Experience within the Distribution Center industry or industrial manufacturing industry.
•    Facility maintenance experience. 

•   1 or more years experience in one or more of the following: Electrical, facility, warehouse, or manufacturing maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, or groundskeeping.

Position Criteria:

•    Ability to perform work at heights using ladders, scaffolds, scissor lifts, or other approved equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

•    Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action, including emergencies.
•    Ability to close-out work orders on-time.
•    Must be able to work overtime and flexible hours.
•    Proficient written and verbal communication skills; ability to respond to emails.
•    Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
•    Candidate must have a strong desire to be a part of a start-up/high growth company in a fast-paced, results-orientated culture.
•    Strong willingness to learn.
•    Possess a bias for action and problem-solving mentality. 

•    Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

•    Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook.

•    Working in accordance with health, safety, and environmental regulations (OSHA, NFPA, NEC).

•    Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.