Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Assembly Tech II. 

The rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am until 4:00pm and Friday 7:00 am until 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:

The Assembly Technician will assemble, wire, and modify components according to established guidelines for medium- and high‑voltage indoor and outdoor assemblies, breaker and auxiliary compartments, breakers, customer service orders, power modules, and related sub‑assemblies as well as operate a powered industrial truck.

• Follow manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, and written or verbal instructions from supervisors or team leads in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete ISO, quality, customer, and production checklists, along with feedback forms, for supervision, drafting, customer service, and engineering as required.
• Mount and install electrical equipment and perform wiring operations as needed.
• Regularly lift and assemble heavy copper components.
• Report Kanban inventory shortages to the appropriate operators.
• Inspect assemblies for missing or loose hardware and ensure overall cleanliness.
• Respond to change notices, customer‑requested adjustments, and development updates.
• Support engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer‑driven development work.
• Train and coach colleagues to support knowledge transfer and skill development.

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:

Basic (Required):

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Experience with hand and pneumatic (air) tools.
• 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:

• 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience 
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent

Position Criteria

• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
• Utilize various hand and power tools, step ladder and crane to assemble and verify quality in a Lean environment.
• Must be able to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook/Teams and job specific programs 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.

Manufacturing Environment:

• Regular exposure to noise
• Frequent exposure to dust

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

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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 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.