Electronics Technician- 1st Shift

Overview

Eaton’s Aerospace division is currently seeking an Electronics Technician for the 1st Shift at our Grand Rapids, MI facility. Core hours are 7 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday. The hourly rate is $29 per hour.

• Classified as a safety‑sensitive role under U.S. Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• DOT‑required pre‑employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Ongoing drug/alcohol testing, including random testing, is required.

• Assemble and test electronic assemblies to scheduled delivery dates.
• Use test equipment to perform in‑process testing.
• Perform visual inspection, identify any defective items, and handle according to established procedures.
• Assist in process improvements.
• Support engineering on new production manufacturability.
• Adhere to operational procedures and ensure tooling is in calibration before use.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be reassigned to cover workload in other areas of production in the absence of electronic work, or as necessary.

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least one of the following:
  • Associate’s Degree in an Electronics focused Technical Field.
  • Equivalent of six (6) years in assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies/printed circuit boards.
  • IPC‑7711 certification (active or expired).
• 3 years of experience with through‑hole, wire and terminal, and surface mount soldering.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Position requires use of information or access to hardware subject to ITAR; all applicants must be U.S. persons under ITAR.
• No relocation benefit is offered; only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Grand Rapids, Michigan will be considered (Active‑Duty Military Service members exempt).

• Working knowledge of fundamental electrical components (passive, linear, and logic).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous certification in IPC J-STD
  001 (active or expired).
• Prior experience in IPC certifications: 7711, A610.

• Participate in functional cross training within all major requirements of the assigned department and demonstrate willingness to support any area of the business.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow product specifications, drawings, and work orders in English.
• Working knowledge of shop test equipment and testing procedures.
• Know‑how and ability to work with inspection gauges, multi‑meters, volt meters, force scales, torque wrenches, and electrical test equipment.
• Knowledge of fundamental electrical components and mechanical physics; ability to identify wire by color code.
• Ability to cross‑train on a variety of hardware/sub‑assemblies and test procedures.
• Position includes standing, bending, twisting, and the capability to lift/move up to 40 lbs.
• Solder certification will be provided.

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.

After a conditional job offer is made, applicants are not required to disclose their conviction history or participate in a background check until that point. If a background check raises concerns related to the job, applicants will be given the opportunity to explain or challenge the findings.