Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Assembly Technician - Manufacturing

Product AssemblyPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeGreenwood, SC, USA$20.94 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent GED from an accredited institution is required.
At least one year of industrial manufacturing experience is required.
At least one year of experience using hand and air tools is required.
Candidates must live within a 50-mile radius of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt.
Candidates must be able to assemble complex products while meeting safety, quality, and customer requirements.
Candidates must follow environmental, health, and safety policies, use personal protective equipment, comply with WSRA, and report safety concerns.
Candidates must be able to maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with 5S+ standards.
Candidates must be able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
Candidates must be able to inspect materials and finished products, identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and perform required testing such as hi-pot testing.
Candidates must be able to use tools, equipment, and fixtures to assemble or repair components, including layout, drilling, cutting, and painting tasks.
Candidates must be able to handle materials safely using proper lifting techniques, including lifting up to 40 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds, with or without accommodation.
Candidates must demonstrate problem-solving abilities, collaborate effectively, maintain component quality, adapt to changing processes and priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Meet daily production goals with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.
Support assembly of low-voltage products and perform tasks across Assembler I and II functions, including material handling, assembly, wiring, testing, rework, and shipment preparation.
Assemble complex products safely and efficiently while meeting quality standards and customer requirements.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace by sustaining 5S+ standards.
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings to complete assemblies accurately.
Inspect materials and finished products, identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and perform required testing such as hi-pot testing.
Use tools, equipment, and fixtures to assemble or repair components, including layout, drilling, cutting, and painting tasks.
Label, organize, and prepare finished goods for shipment or storage.
Support other operational areas as needed and safely handle materials using proper lifting techniques.

Desired Qualifications

At least two years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment, preferably with low-voltage electrical products or similar equipment.
Experience performing complex mechanical and electrical assembly beyond basic, repetitive tasks.

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Assembly Technician, 3rd Shift to join our team.

The rate is $20.94 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential.

The core hours are 11:30 pm until 7:30 am, Monday through Friday.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive plan.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

The Assembly Technician III is responsible for meeting daily production goals with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. This role supports the assembly of Low Voltage products, performing tasks across Assembler I and II functions, including material handling, assembly, wiring, testing, rework, and shipment preparation. The position requires flexibility to support multiple areas and work collaboratively to meet customer requirements.

Assemble complex products safely and efficiently while meeting quality standards and customer requirements.
Follow all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies, including PPE use, WSRA compliance, and reporting safety concerns.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace by sustaining 5S+ standards.
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings to complete assemblies accurately.
Inspect materials and finished products, identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and perform required testing (e.g., hi-pot).
Use tools, equipment, and fixtures to assemble or repair components, including layout, drilling, cutting, and painting tasks.
Label, organize, and prepare finished goods for shipment or storage.
Support other operational areas as needed and safely handle materials using proper lifting techniques (up to 40 lbs, 100 lbs push/pull with or without accommodation).

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience using hand and air tools
Eaton does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, or I‑485 job portability.
No relocation benefit is 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment, preferably with low-voltage electrical products or similar equipment.
Experience performing complex mechanical and electrical assembly beyond basic, repetitive tasks.

Position Criteria/Skills:

Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Commitment to ensuring all components meet established quality standards.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing processes, tasks, and priorities.
Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that 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.

About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911

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