Eaton’s ES AMER HQ MFGSC division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician II-2nd Shift at our Duncan, SC facility! The core hours are Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

The hourly rate for this position is $28.00 per hour, which includes a $1.25 shift differential 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. 

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

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

What you’ll do:

The Maintenance Technician, under supervision, performs mid to expert level mechanical, electrical, and systems troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturer's manuals, diagrams, schematics and sketches.

In this function, you will:

• Perform mid-to-experience level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devices in operation to locating root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examining parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of device to observe performance; and performing tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems; reconditioning and repairing machine tools. Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data.
• Construct and alter physical facilities to accommodate changes or improvements.
• Identify and source parts and supplies.
• Repair items as necessary.
• Independently perform maintenance per industry standards.
• May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: portable drill press, grinder, 535 pipe threading machine and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform welding tasks.
• Drive and participate in continuous improvement activities - processes, results and cost savings.
• Comply with 5S+ standards.
• Troubleshoot and analyze control systems to resolve software/ hardware and configuration problems.
• Provide assistance to other technicians and leadership and to small teams. Perform more advanced functions as a part of training and development.
• Complete on the job and technical self-study programs for career development
• Perform electrical power work in accordance with MESH 8.0 LOTO procedures. Run conduit, pull wire and cable, install fixtures and perform testing and diagnostics.
• Follow all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Will be expected to work on toilets, sinks and other plumbing issues in the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates who currently reside within 50 miles of the Duncan, SC facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
• Associates degree with a technical focus AND 3 years of related industry experience; OR 5 years of related industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Prior experience in machining, metal working and welding.

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• Comply with all national and local safety and environmental standards, guidelines and policies by driving EBS/World class workforce initiatives such as ISO14001 and/or applicable regional initiatives.
• Must understand how to use precision gauging instruments.
• Ability to proactively work with other team members under limited supervision.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand and/or walk for an entire eight – twelve hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to comprehend and follow technical standards and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of operating lift truck, material handling equipment, man lifts and hand tools.
• Ability to work daily with lubricants and solvents.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and drawings.

• Ability to run machines with multiple settings or specificiations.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and drawings.

• Must understand electrical, mecanical, fluid power and control systems, analyze problems, and perform repairs.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and drawings.

•   Must have a valid Driver's license and be able to travel as needed.

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