Assembly Technician - 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Assembly, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Electronics Assembler
Assembly Technician - 1st Shift
Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an Assembly Technician - 1st Shift to join our team at the Omaha, NE site.
Shift
Hours:
6:00am-3:30pm Monday - Thursday; 6am - 10am Friday;
Overtime may exceed these hours.
The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 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.
What You'll Do:This position assembles and installs electrical metering, relaying and transformer components into medium voltage (5-38kv) switch gear assemblies as well as device wiring.
In this function you will:
- Assemble, adjust or repair using hand and air tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and measuring devices while performing a repetitive and/or non-repetitive task as required
- Position and install component parts according to material list and blueprints
- Assembly includes a wiring task whereby it is necessary to stand, sit, bend and work from a ladder throughout the day
- Wire lugs are crimped on the end of the wire and are done with manual and automatic crimpers and strippers
- Execute Point-to-Point wiring diagrams in order to install electrical wiring. Routing of wire from one point to the other requires the ability to be proactive and work from a schematic
- Able to work off ladders and in tight spaces
- Inspect all assemblies for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness
- Respond to change notices, customer requested adjustments and development needs
- Focus on safety, customer service, quality, productivity
- Must be willing to work overtime as required, including weekends
Required (Basic)
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Omaha, NE facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-year related experience in electrical wiring in a manufacturing environment
- Light construction experience
- Ability to read and interpret drawings or wire diagrams
- Experience in wiring electrical products
• Working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility
• Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting ability
• Excellent history of work performance, teamwork and attendance
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