Shell Assembler - 3rd Shift

Shell Assembler – 3rd Shift

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Shell Assembler for the 3rd shift at our Nacogdoches, TX facility. The core hours are Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory  hourly rate for this position is $21.00 per hour, plus a $1.35 shift premium per hour.

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more.

• Perform work in various centers, including core/clamp, turn-to-turn testing/hook up, lead press, and stacking.
• Assemble shells by following customer specifications, blueprints, bills of material, visual operating procedures, standardized procedures, and prescribed methods (NFOI).
• Load cores and coils onto the stacking line, stack the core around the legs of the coils, and build and break down various coils, restacking coil pallets if not properly aligned to meet quality standards.
• Write order numbers on units and apply steel banding straps to clamp the assembly.
• Build sub‑assemblies per OPS and quality standards required for final assembly using calibrated tools.
• Follow low voltage and high voltage hookup diagrams to make all assembly connections.
• Test each finished unit for proper ratio and good connections using a TTR tester, troubleshooting any issues found during the testing phase.
• Perform rework on damaged or defective component parts/complete assemblies to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform routine upkeep on tools and equipment.
• Utilize various manual and power‑operated hand tools and heavy machinery.
• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols to guarantee the safe deactivation and isolation of equipment, ensuring energy control procedures are correctly applied.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
• Actively participate in problem‑solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Achieve and maintain target production rates or output levels, ensuring efficient operations and meeting organizational goals.
• Adhere to safety protocols, efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position; candidates must live within a 50‑mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX (Active‑Duty Military Service members are exempt).
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Preferred:
  Manufacturing and assembly experience.

• Demonstrate effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic; comprehend written and verbal work instructions accurately; uphold Eaton’s values and philosophy.
• Perform basic mathematical functions as required.
• Lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without accommodations.
• Work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.
• Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined below:
  Hand/Arm gloves, over the elbow sleeves;
  Eye/Face safety glasses;
  Ear plugs;
  Foot steel toe, metatarsal guards.

Eaton is 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.