Subassembly Technician

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Subassembly Technician.

The rate for this position is $18.11 per hour. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 5:00 am until 3:00 pm.

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.

What you'll do:

As an Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for creating and installing nameplates used in the manufacture of medium- and high-voltage assemblies. This includes indoor and outdoor assemblies, breakers and auxiliary compartments, customer service orders, power modules, and related sub-assemblies.

• Work from manufacturing documentation, including electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, and written or verbal instructions from engineering or supervision, following established procedures to ensure accurate nameplate creation.
• Complete daily productivity tracking and 5S documentation.
• Maintain minimum Kanban inventory levels and report material shortages, defects, or updates to appropriate operators and supervisors.
• Respond to engineering change notices, customer-requested modifications, and development requirements.
• Support engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer-initiated development and improvement activities.

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications:

Basic:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred:

• 3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 3 months of experience using hand and air tools.
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent

Position Criteria:

• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime to support business needs.
• Able to safely and effectively use various hand tools, power tools, step ladders, and cranes to assemble units.
• Proficient in standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook and job-specific software such as Enovia.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.

Physical Demands (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods while performing job duties
• Use hands and arms to reach at or above shoulder level and to handle, feel, grip, push, and pull materials or tools
• Regularly stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull as part of normal work activities
• Lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds and push or pull loads that may meet or exceed 50 pounds
• Utilize near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination to safely and accurately perform tasks

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to manufacturing noise.
• Frequent exposure to dust and typical industrial conditions.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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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.

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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): Greenwood, SC

Job ID: Eaton-63795Greenwood

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-26T18:42:34