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Eaton Corporation
Mechanical Technician
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What they do
An Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Technician works with industrial engineers and technologists to develop work processes that are more efficient and cost-effective. Gathers information on machinery and equipment, workflow and work assignments, layout or routing for a production process, and production standards and costs. May conduct time and motion studies with production workers.
$62,924 / year median in Louisiana
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Eaton's
ES AMER ARS
division is currently seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our Fibrebond team in Minden, LA! The core hours average 54 per week (including OT) between 6 am- 4:30 pm. There is overtime every other Saturday from 6 am
- 2:30 pm. The hourly range for this position is $16.50
- 18.
- Reads and interprets Bill of Materials and prints to obtain the correct parts for each building.
- Measures and cuts cable trays with portable band saw according to prints.
- Measures and cuts all threads with a chop saw according to prints.
- Cad welds ground wire to ground bar.
- Prepares cover plates and waveguides for installation.
- Prepares vent fans and poly phasers for installation.
- Interprets prints to determine appropriate location for halo grounding, cable tray, ground bars, etc.
- Installs halo ground (wire around top of ceiling).
- Uses crimpers and c-taps to connect wire.
- Installs cover plates, waveguides and ground bars according to print.
- Drills holes in ceiling and installs mounting hardware for cable tray. Installs cable tray.
- Uses crimpers to install lugs to ground wires and connect ground wires to ground bar.
- Installs vent fans, poly phasers and ac grills.
- Aligns wave guides over designated areas of wall. Anchors to wall. Caulks around wave guide to seal.
- Reads blueprints to determine placement of cable trays.
- Drills holes in walls and installs mounting hardware for cable trays. Hang cable trays on ceilings.
- Reads blueprints to determine appropriate grounding (wiring). Attaches fasteners along top of wall just below ceiling.
- Connects wiring vertical along top of wall with fasteners. Attaches a second wire that runs horizontal and crimps wires together.
- Interprets prints and Bill of Materials to determine size and type of generator required.
- Threads and cuts pipe with a pipe threading machine to correct measurements.
- Installs generator pan and anchors to floor.
- Operates a forklift to set generator in building and anchor to floor.
- Installs exhaust thimble (ladder, drill hole, caulk around it), exhaust piping and fuel lines.
- Installs fire suppression systems.
- Operates forklift to place generator inside building. Pushes or pulls generator into place.
- Installs fire suppression systems including cylinders. Installs piping up the wall and overhead.
- Interprets prints and Bill of Materials to determine size and type of AC's required.
- Removes packing material from AC and prepares for installation.
- Operates a forklift to pick up AC. Aligns AC to holes on building and secures with anchors.
- Caulks AC and AC sleeves.
- Installs flashing as required.
- Installs mounting hardware on walls for air conditioners.
- Operates a forklift to pick up air conditioners. Aligns in the building for installation.
- Drills holes in the wall with a hammer drill and inserts mounting hardware. Tightens fasteners with a ratchet.
- Aligns and installs louvers and dampers on walls of building.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic)Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
- 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.- No relocation benefit is offered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience using miscellaneous hand and power tools such as electric drill, portable band saw, chop saw, caulk gun, hammer drill, wrench, wire crimpers, wire strippers, hydraulic crimpers, pipe threaders.
- Experience operating a forklift.
Skills:
- Ability to work overtime when required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to ascend and descend from a ladder with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work outside in seasonal temperatures throughout the year.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of trade secrets.
- Clarity of vision with or without corrective lenses.
- Ability to work in a dusty environment All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.