Entry Level Assembly (2nd shift)

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Entry Level Assembly (2nd shift). The hourly rate for this position is $19.26 + 5% shift differential per hour.

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!
• 12 Paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly pay
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Climate Controlled
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

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:

Job Description:

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and perform all tasks in compliance with Eaton quality standards and systems.
• Assemble small and large components to create sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using hand tools, air tools, rivet guns, robots, and sub-assembly machines. Build products according to drawings, routings, and work instructions.
• Perform quality checks in alignment with inspection plans to ensure product accuracy and compliance.
• Replenish and manage parts inventory at assembly stations to maintain proper material flow.
• Read, interpret and retain catalog styles, drawings, and work instructions to determine correct assembly procedures, component types, and configuration.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition and support 5S standards.
• Collaborate in a team-based environment, cross-train across all assembly lines, and assist in training new employees as needed.
• Work overtime as required to meet production and business needs.
• Lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly and safely perform team lifts for heavier items.
• Stand and walk throughout the shift to perform assigned tasks.
• Operate assembly machinery and tools with a working knowledge of proper use and safety.
• Applicants should be comfortable completing repetitive tasks as part of daily responsibilities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of six (6) months of hands-on work experience in an assembly, technical, manufacturing, or service-industry role that involves performing manual tasks or operating basic equipment/tools.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Cleveland, TN. No relocation benefits are available.
  • Active-Duty Military Service members are exempt from this geographical requirement.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without company sponsorship.
• Internal Candidates Only:
  • Must not currently be on a written or final written warning.
  • Must have completed at least 6 months in their current role before becoming eligible to apply for another position (including the same role on a different shift), unless a business need requires an exception.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 months of experience in an assembly or hands on technical role using hand tools and/or power tools.
  • Experience in automotive repair, construction, carpentry, or similar mechanical/assembly environments will be strongly considered.
• OR a minimum of six (6) months of previous manufacturing, military, or related technical experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow standardized work instructions with accuracy.
• Proven ability to retain and apply information, including procedures, safety requirements, and sequencing of tasks.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where quality, reliability, and consistency are critical.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Cleveland, TN

Job ID: Eaton-60671Cleveland

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-11T18:39:50