Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician. The hourly rate for this position is $20.50 per hour. 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.

HOURS: 6AM - 2:30PM

Candidates must reside within 50 miles from our Houston, TX location OR Fayetteville, NC location (14825 Northwest Freeway, Houston TX OR 2900 Doc Bennett Rd. Fayetteville, NC). THOSE RESIDING IN FAYETTEVILLE MUST RELOCATE TO HOUSTON UPON COMPLETION OF TRAINING .

Candidates hired will be required to train for 6-8 weeks in the Fayetteville, NC location.

• Houston-based individuals that travel to Fayetteville, NC to train will have expenses covered according to Eaton's Worldwide Travel and Expense Policy.

• Fayetteville based individuals that live within 50 miles of our Fayetteville, NC location will receive a one-time lump sum relocation bonus of $5000 will be paid to hired candidates relocating to the Houston area upon completion of training.

A retention bonus will be paid to individuals hired according to the following schedule: $250 bonus after 3 months of employment; $500 bonus after 6 months of employment $1000 bonus after 1 year of employment.

Position will also be eligible for a variable incentive program beginning January, 2026.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!

• Paid holidays

• Bi-Weekly pay

• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.

• Overtime opportunities

• Retirement benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

Assemble, fit and mount sub-assemblies, components, and standard and near standard fixed assemblies in Motor Control Centers, Enclosed Control and related assemblies and sub-assemblies. Perform assembly required for test preparation and final inspection. Assemble and wire units, relay panels, panel boards, space heaters, and control panels. Bend and install power cable and leads, fabricate pre-cable unit, panel and MTB harnesses, and power leads. Use established power checking procedures and equipment to verify electrical/mechanical integrity of units assembled. Stage parts for customer orders.

• Work from oral or written instructions from supervision and/or prints, inspection reports, manufacturing information sheets, and standard or near standard wiring diagrams.

• Utilize manufacturing information sheets, determine necessary parts, write requisitions, and obtain materials from stock areas.

• Assemble and fit parts and components to form sub-assemblies or completed assemblies.

• Assemble and wire control devices, cutting wires to length.

• Install units, pan assemblies and cover up steel, meters, kirk keys, pull boxes, reactors, relays, fuses, MTB assemblies, panel boards, space heaters, transformers, etc. by mounting / bolting into place. Assemble and install bus work such as lug adapters, cross over bus, splices, etc.

• Make pre-bent cable unit, MTB and control panel harnesses using pre-cable boards, control panels and hand crimp lugs if necessary. Cut, install and connect wire and/or cable in units where circuitry requires additional relays, timers, fuses, etc. Cut, form and connect control wire, power wire and cable, point to point on units, relay panels, control panels, and space heaters. Make solder connections.

• Use a floor operated overhead-crane and jib cranes. Move units, harnesses, device panels, etc. from one area to another.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma /GED.

• Must reside within 50 miles from our Houston, TX location OR Fayetteville, NC location (14825 Northwest Freeway, Houston TX OR 2900 Doc Bennett Rd. Fayetteville, NC). THOSE RESIDING IN FAYETTEVILLE MUST RELOCATE TO HOUSTON UPON COMPLETION OF TRAINING .

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

• Minimum six months of experience in an assembly related role with the use of hand and/or power tools (experience in automotive repairs, construction, carpentry, or other assembly type environments will be considered).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one year experience in manufacturing or production environment

Position Criteria:

• Ensure compliance where applicable with systems and /or programs such as, but not limited to ISO 9000-2000, ISO 14001, Underwriters Laboratory, NEMA, etc…Participate in and demonstrate understanding of other programs such as Eaton Business System (EBS), Eaton Safety Process (ESP), etc…

• Determine the quality of work reporting problems to area supervisor or Quality Control personnel. Maintain piece count and associated records where applicable.

• Read shop orders and drawings to determine assembly procedures such as component types and configuration, mounting locations and clearances required.

• Wear all safety equipment and observe all hygiene requirements as specified and directed.

• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Skills:

Health and Safety Responsibilities – Employee

• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures and rules.

• Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those they can.

• Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities:

• Develop job safety analysis and safe working procedures.

• Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions.

• Accident, near-miss accident or potential hazard investigations.

• Keep other employees aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.

• Maintain housekeeping in work area.

• Maintain health and safety equipment in good working order.

• Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.

• Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement.

• Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in their work area.

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.

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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 (https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates) 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.