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Eaton Corporation
Automation and Controls Technician (2nd Shift)
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What they do
A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
$67,013 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
RELOCATION FROM WITHIN THE US IS PROVIDED AND A
- $3000 SIGN
ON BONUS!
COMEJOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM!
Eaton'sES AMER ARS
division is currently seeking a Automation and Controls Technician (2nd Shift). The hourly rate for this position is $38.47 - $50.94 plus $1 shift differential per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.Shift:
3PM - 11:30PM Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:- Health benefits offered on first day of your employment!
- Vacation available after 60 days of employment
- 13 Paid holidays
- Weekly pay
- Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
- Overtime opportunities
- Retirement benefits
- Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
- This position offers a $3,000 bonus (minus applicable taxes), paid in three installments: $1,000 after the 60‑day probationary period, $1,000 after six months of employment, and $1,000 after 12 months.
- Plan, layout, install, maintain, program, and trouble shoot electrical equipment and electronic controls. This includes PLC's and motion control devices. The automation and controls technician will also perform mechanical tasks associated with the above situations.
- Create specifications for electrical systems and wiring diagrams for associated automation controls system and equipment.
- Work from complicated drawings, specifications, or wiring diagrams and have a hands-on knowledge of electricity and electronics. This person also must be able to work without drawings and create such drawings when necessary for project work. The technician must keep current with new developments in their respective field.
- Required to direct the work of helpers, instruct plant emergency response members.
- Adhere to and support all facility environmental guidelines and procedures to identify additional pollution prevention projects to reduce waste and utility consumption.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
- Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a maintenance electronics technician and/or controls in a manufacturing environment and must have proficiency with PLC and other electronics equipment.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.