Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Assembly Technician III at 517 Puckett Ferry Road in Greenwood, SC (Entrance E).

The rate is $20.94 per hour. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm and Friday from 7:00 am - 11:00 am.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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:

In this role, you will assemble, wire, modify, and inspect complex electrical and mechanical assemblies while supporting continuous improvement and high‑quality production standards. This position requires strong technical abilities, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Work from manufacturing information, electrical/mechanical drawings, sketches, and written or verbal instructions from supervision or Engineering, following established procedures.
Complete required documentation including ISO checklists, quality and customer checklists, feedback forms, and production reports.
Mount and install electrical equipment and perform wiring operations as needed.
Assemble, wire, and modify complex assemblies beyond standard difficulty.
Perform lifting and assembly of heavy copper components in production processes.
Inspect assemblies for missing/loose hardware, accuracy, and cleanliness.
Respond to change notices, customer adjustments, and development needs.
Support engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer‑driven development work.
Train and coach colleagues to support skills development and knowledge transfer.

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

Qualifications:

Basic (Required)

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
One year of assembly experience.
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.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year of industrial manufacturing experience
1 year of experience using hand and pneumatic (air) tools.
Strong experience in reading Manufacturing Information (MI)
South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent

Position Criteria:

Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime based on business needs.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, step ladders, and cranes in a Lean manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with standard computer applications (Microsoft Outlook/Teams) and job‑specific systems such as ENOVIA.

Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodation):

Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands for handling and material manipulation.
Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push/pull 50 lbs. or more.
May be required to operate material‑handling equipment, including powered industrial vehicles.
Must meet vision requirements, including near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to noise and frequent exposure to dust in a manufacturing environment.

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