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Eaton Corporation Electrical Assembly Technician in Houston, Texas
Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Electrical Assembly Technician to join our team in Pearland, TX. The core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is $27.10 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:
Assemble, wire, and test electrical components such as relays, switches, transformers, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, etc. while upholding safety requirements
Install completed assemblies into cabinets and enclosures as required
Accurately layout and position assembly components to ensure construction feasibility and ease of installation and future maintenance.
Participate in switchrack construction: including bus fabrication and assembly, enclosure construction, component layout and mounting to frame. Installation, measurement, fabrication, and installation of conduit and associated fittings, and wiring of complete assembly.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement/cost savings for operations and/or the facility
Analyze job requirements from blueprints and schematics. Note discrepancies and make necessary adjustments to switch rack and drawings. Advise Manufacturing Engineer of corrections.
Cross-train as needed to develop additional skills sets to flex as needed with demand
Responsible for maintaining work area and general shop area in a clean and orderly condition
Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisory or management personnel.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
2 years of experience in electrical assembly with Electrician Certification required OR 5 years of experience in electrical assembly with no certification required
2 years of electro-mechanical (piping, conduits, threading) assembly experience required.
No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Eaton Houston, TX facility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience as a Field Electrician, Electrician Apprenticeship, or Certified Electrician preferred
Prior experience building explosion proof and/or power-distribution products preferred.
Skills:
Position Success Criteria:
Ability to work overtime.
Strong mechanical/technical aptitude; knowledge of principles of mechanics, characteristics of materials, fundamentals of electricity and wiring of ordinary circuits.
Ability to setup and operate hand, pneumatic and power tools.
Use of a variety of fixed and adjustable gauges and electrical testing equipment to prove out wiring and mechanical functions of unit and to ensure quality.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read wiring diagrams and other technical drawings
Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Strong time management skill as well as oral communication skills.
Able to handle multiple and conflicting priorities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality
Strong practical knowledge applicable to manufacturing environment.
Basic working knowledge and experience with computers
Physical Requirements:
Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift.
Able to lift and bend on a continuous basis
Able to regularly lift 30-50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to distinguish colored wiring
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure
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