Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Control Wiring Technician to join our Panelboard / Switchboard Operation. This position is based at our Grapevine, TX facility.

Position Overview:

The Control Wiring 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. Perform assembly required for test preparation and final inspection. Use established power checking procedures and equipment to verify electrical/mechanical integrity of units assembled. Perform all assignments within acceptable quantity and perfect quality requirements in keeping within assigned functions.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Perform wiring of Control panels, Meters and Surge Protection Devices.
• Proficiently read wiring diagrams and work independently to complete assignment
• Wire complex electronics such as Programmable Logic Controllers
• Assembly electrical switchboard equipment
• Perform assigned function from oral and/or written instructions, drawings, or other manufacturing
• Maintain quality standards by inspecting and testing finished products to ensure conformance with specifications and codes
• Maintain expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicate problem areas or parts shortages.
• Handle finished products for shipment; call carriers and load materials into carrier's vehicles as needed.
• Exhibit teamwork in all you do, maintaining a positive and team-based attitude. Support peers in time of high demand by working hours assigned and overtime as required; also comply with scheduled start/stop times and break periods for the facility
• Perform other functions as assigned.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

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Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school required
• Minimum one year of experience wiring in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Grapevine, TX will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and within the future

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Preferred qualifications:

• Three to five years' experience wiring in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proficient at reading wiring diagrams and work independently to complete assignment
• Knowledge of motor control or control panel wiring.  Experience wiring Programmable Logic Controllers a plus
• Experience in electrical equipment manufacturing and assembly (panelboards / switchboards preferred)
• Experience wiring power meters and controls.
• Experience in electrical equipment maintenance / installation
• Experience using various tools, including: Manual/electric/pneumatic tools, drill press, press brake, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, measuring and testing equipment, storage/packaging materials and prescribed safety equipment

Position Criteria:

• Must be able to interact and contribute in a small team environment and ability to flex according to production demands
• Lift 35 lbs on a regular basis
• 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

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.

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ES CRDS COMM Commercial

Job Level: Entry Level
Schedule: Full-time
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No