Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking a Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift.  The rate for this position is Hourly: Step 1: $28.88, after 45 days Step 2: $32.49, after 90 days Step 3: $36.10 per hour plus. There is an hourly wage increase at 45 days and 90 days.

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Electrical Sector (Crouse Hinds, B-Line and Oil & Gas business) is currently seeking a 3rd Shift Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position is based at our Amarillo, TX facility.

Position Overview:

This position requires ability to be responsible for installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment, plant and associated systems.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Install equipment/machinery.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Complete/maintain maintenance logs and associated documentation.
• Maintain and secure tools and repair equipment. Maintain/clean work areas.
• Communicate equipment/plant status as required.
• Maintain and follow all safety requirements and ensure compliance by maintenance personnel.
• Operate a variety of lifts etc.
• Work with Operations team members and leaders in work area to ensure uptime on equipment and repairs complete and effective with operations team.
• Share learnings and train/cross train with coworkers to ensure knowledge is shared by maintenance team.
• Other duties as assigned.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications

:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Amarillo, TX Loc will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in metals fabrication.
• Able to utilize hydraulic schematics, pneumatic schematics and electrical schematic
• Familiarity with waste water treatment
• Ability to modify or program PLC’s and HMI’s a plus

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Work in various locations, including confined spaces, and at varied heights using fall protection, permits, and other safety processes and procedures as required including but not limited to lockout/tagout
• Able to stand on feet continuously during shift and able to lift 50 lbs without assistance (40 lbs routinely)
• Requires PPE to include safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, leather gloves and hearing protection (as required in high noise areas).
• Environment exposure includes sharp objects, pinch points, oil.
• Familiarity with basic mechanical principles/basic knowledge of shop maintenance tools
• Advanced skills in one or more of the following: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, PLC troubleshooting and repair.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and parts breakdown.
• Basic skills in reading, arithmetic and writing in English.
• Dexterity for and ability to operate equipment, machinery, and computers (including Windows and MSOffice as well as industrial software)
• Working knowledge of equipment operations, tooling, machining operations, and product.
• Familiarity with safety standards such as electrical safety, arc flash, and lock out/tag out
• Familiarity with DC and AC power up to three phase 480 volt AC.
• Able to read ladder logic and utilize PLC for troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and controls issues
• Capable of welding, pipe fitting, rigging
• Ability to work around molten metal and in a production environment that is at times very hot or very cold, and subject to unexpected swings of overtime (ability to flex personal schedule to cover tasks on other shifts)
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with all employees throughout plant
• Employee must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment with large manufacturing equipment
• Ability to perform basic computer functions: use SAP, eSafety, MESH Prism

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.

Additional Information:

Lifting Requirements:

Ground to:[X]  Knees [X]  Waist  [ ]  Shoulders [ ]   Overhead
Waist to:[X]  Shoulders [X]  Overhead

Daily Activity:

Sitting: 0.5

Kneeling: 0.5

Standing: 5

Squatting: 0.5

Stooping: 1
Walking: 2
Climbing Stairs: 0.25

Climbing Ladders: 0.5
Manipulation and Handling: 6

Tools Used:

Hand tools, power tools, electric, forklift

Protection Wear Required:

Occasional: respirator and fall protection

Consistently: hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, metatarsal boots, face mask

Bilateral Reach:

Overhead: 0.5

Horizontal: 2

Below Waist: 1

Working under Deadlines: 8

Supervising Others: 0

Working with Others: 8
Working Around Others: 4

Occupational Requirements:

Senses:[X]  Far Vision [X] Near Vision [X] Peripheral Vision [X] Depth Perception [X] Hearing  [X] Talking
Repetitive Hand Use: [X] Simple Grasp [ ] Data Entry/Processing [X] Twisting Motion [X] Fine Manipulation
Administrative Duties: [X] Mathematical Functions [X] Verbal/Communication Skills [X] Analytical Skills

Occupational Hazards:

[X] Machine Operation [X] Vibration [X] Extreme Heat/Cold
[X] Fumes/Gasses/Chemicals [X] Dust [X] Vehicle Operation
[X] Poor Lighting [X] Noise [ ] Poor Ventilation
[X] Other: operating boom and scissor lifts at heights

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.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.