
Eaton
A global leader in power management, providing energy-efficient solutions for various industries.
Production Technician
Assemble, test, and inspect electrical panels per drawings using hand and power tools.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Production Technician assembles, fits, and mounts sub‑assemblies, components, and standard fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment. Responsibilities include wiring, assembling panelboards and switchboards to customer specifications using hand and power tools, and performing assembly required for test preparation and final inspection. The technician uses established power‑checking procedures and equipment to verify the electrical and mechanical integrity of each unit. Quality assurance is maintained by inspecting and testing finished products to ensure conformity with specifications, codes, and company standards. The role also involves receiving and organizing material, preparing finished goods for shipment, and maintaining equipment, tools, and the work area according to 5S guidelines. The technician participates in Lean initiatives, suggesting improvements related to quality, processes, and environmental safety, and cross‑trains across functions as business needs evolve. • Assemble and mount sub‑assemblies, components, and fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment. • Wire and build panelboards and switchboards to specifications using hand and power tools. • Conduct power checks, inspections, and final testing to verify mechanical and electrical integrity. • Receive, store, and organize material, and prepare finished products for shipment. • Implement Lean initiatives and suggest improvements for quality, processes, and safety. • Maintain equipment, tools, and work area following 5S standards. • Cross‑train across functions to meet production demands.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸assembly
- ▸wiring
- ▸power testing
- ▸material handling
- ▸lean improvement
- ▸equipment maintenance
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least one year of assembly experience with hand or power tools, or a one‑year technical school diploma, and a high school diploma or GED. Preferred qualifications include CNC bus fabrication, press‑brake operation, experience reading wiring diagrams, and proficiency with measuring tools, torque tolerances, and various equipment such as forklifts and jib cranes. Physical requirements include regularly lifting 35 lb, working overtime as needed, and residing within 50 mi of the work location (military personnel exempt); no relocation assistance is offered. • Minimum one year of assembly experience or a technical school diploma required. • High school diploma or GED required; CNC bus fabrication and press‑brake experience preferred. • Proficiency with wiring diagrams, measuring tools, torque tolerances, and various equipment such as forklifts and jib cranes. • Ability to lift 35 lb regularly, work overtime, and communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
Requirements
- ▸assembly
- ▸technical diploma
- ▸cnc fabrication
- ▸press‑brake
- ▸wiring diagrams
- ▸forklift
Benefits
• Residency within 50 mi of the work location required (military exempt); no relocation benefit offered.
Work Environment
Onsite