Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an Assembly Technician - 1st Shift to join the Omaha, NE team!

The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 per hour.

Shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Thursday

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.

Why work at Eaton?

We provide competitive benefits that focus on employee well-being that start on day one! Listed below are programs that are offered by our manufacturing site. Visit  for more information.

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation!
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match, Education/Tuition Assistance Program, Annual Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

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:

• 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:

• 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