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Mechanical Assembler - Switchboard Technician
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What they do
A Switchboard or Telephone Operator works for a telephone company or system to operate telephone system equipment to route incoming calls, direct internal calls, or assist customers with placing calls. Assists with connecting long distance or collect calls, or provides customers with assistance in finding a phone number or an address. May also answer customer calls at a company or organization or work for an agency that handles and routes emergency calls.
$31,478 / year median in Georgia
-10% projected decline
Job Description
ES AMER ARS
division is currently seeking a Mechanical Assembler- Switchboard Technician.
HOURS:
6:30AM- 3PM Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:
- Health benefits and vacation time
- available to use on day one of your employment!
- Paid holidays
- Bi-Weekly pay
- Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
- Overtime opportunities
- Retirement benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
- Switchboard Technician is responsible for a wide range of skills including: wire, assemble, fit and mount sub-assemblies, components, and standard fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment.
- Assemble wiring panels and sub-assemblies that mount in switchboards to customer specification based on electrical drawings, manufacturing schematics, and work instructions with the use of hand and power tools.
- Use various tools, such as wire strippers and plyers to perform the electrical wiring assembly of switchboards and sub-assemblies.
- Inspect and test finished products to maintain quality standards and ensure conformance with specifications and codes.
- Be responsible for understanding power flow and referencing guidelines in order to comply with regulations when wiring switchboards or panelboards.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement as well as complete root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production.
- 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.
- Maintain expected progress of jobs in the area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
- Cross-train and flex across functions based on development and business needs.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one year of experience in an assembly related role with the use of hand and/or power tools (experience in automotive repairs, construction, carpentry, or other assembly type environments will be considered) or completion of a one-year Technical School diploma from an accredited institution.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the work location 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.
STEM OPT
plans, F-1 toH-1B, H-1B
cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years of hands-on experience with low-voltage and control-voltage wiring, including point-to-point wiring, panel wiring, and control circuits.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated comprehension of wiring diagrams, schematics, and power flow.
- Ability to read and comprehend front views, one-line diagrams, and bills of material.
- Experience with wiring diagrams, schematics, and power flow to install correct wires.
- Experience with measuring tools, torque tolerance, and hardware assembly.
- Experience using various tools including: manual/electric tools, drill press, press brake, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, tape measure, storage/packaging materials and prescribed safety equipment.
Skills:
Position Criteria:
- Must be able to interact and contribute in a small team environment and ability to flex according to production demands.
- Lift 35lbs. on a regular basis.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in all written and verbal formats (speech, writing, reading).
- Ability to follow manufacturing drawings and instructions.
- Keep yourself and teammates aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
- Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
- Attend and actively participate in site meetings and trainings.