Panelboard Breaker Builder

Overview

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Panel board Breaker Builder. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm. The hourly rate for this position is $16.50/hour. This position is eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Eaton is seeking a Panel board Assembler (Breaker Build) on 1st shift (Mon-Fri 5a-1:30p) or B shift (Mon-Thurs 3p-1a) to join our Sumter, SC facility. Compensation starts at $16.50/hr based on knowledge, experience, education, or specialized training.

In the Production Associate, Panel board Assembler (Breaker Build) role, you will refer to diagrams and blueprints to correctly assemble and install breakers and other internal components of a panel board or switchboard. You will communicate and work with team members to complete work assignments and meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals.

Essential Functions

• Work from manufacturing information such as front views, bill of materials, drawings, blueprints, order entry systems, and oral or written instructions to assemble metal bus bars and other components of a switchboard and proactively identify missing components.
• Utilize various hand tools and a tape measure to accurately measure and install material by closely following established procedures for completing assigned function.
• Maintain expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement as well as complete root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production.
• Be responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before and after assembly, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• Contribute to a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties.
• Cross train and stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in complex assembly operations or assembly requiring drawings or diagrams.
• Experience with measuring devices (i.e., tape measure and calipers).
• Experience reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams or drawings, or operating instructions.
• Utilize various hand tools to assemble and verify quality in switchboards/panel boards in a Lean environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend front views, one-line diagrams, bills of material, tape measure, and pick sheets.

Position Criteria:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Ability to work with individuals and groups within a team environment. Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs. Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve obstacles or delays in the production process.

Additional Information

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds and to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds with or without accommodation.

Vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. The employee is regularly required to communicate.

Work Environment: The employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

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