Mission Critical Pre Wire - Manufacturing

What you’ll do:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: 

Eaton Corporation’s Electrical Sector in Sumter, SC is currently seeking a Production Associate, Pan Sub-Assembly in Switchboard on 1st Shift to join our team. 

In the Production Associate Pan Sub Assembly role, you will correctly select and install, in accordance with drawings/ diagrams/ blueprints, various components/devices with the overall goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards. You will utilize drawings/diagrams/blueprints to manufacture custom ordered switchboards.  You will effectively communicate and work with members of a team to complete your job function and meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

•    Contribute to a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties.
•    Exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position. Ensure quality criteria are met by review of documents, consciences assembly and proper employment of the switchboard quality verification checklist. 
•    Work from manufacturing information such as front views, bill of materials, drawings, blueprints, order entry systems, and oral or written instructions in order to assemble switchboards/panelboards and proactively identify missing components. Select, install, and label in accordance to drawings/diagrams/blueprints, various components/devices. 
•    Utilize various hand tools to accurately install material by closely following established procedures for completing assigned function.
•    Maintain expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
•    Be responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before and after assembly, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
•    Perform special assignments and/or projects as assigned. 

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

•    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:

•    Manufacturing or operations experience. 
•    Experience with measuring devices (i.e. tape measure and calipers).
•    Some experience in assembly operation, or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.

Skills:

POSITION CRITERIA:

•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
•    Utilize various hand tools to assemble, cable and verify quality in Low Voltage switchboard enclosures/assemblies in a Lean environment.
•    Ability to read and comprehend front views, one line diagrams, bills of material, tape measure, and pick sheets.  

Additional Information:

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: 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds and to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds with or without accommodation. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.