Electrical Assembly Technician - Houston, United States - Eaton Manufacturing

Eaton Manufacturing

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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What you'll do:

Assemble, wire, and test electrical components such as relays, switches, transformers, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, etc. while upholding safety requirements
Install completed assemblies into cabinets and enclosures as required
Accurately layout and position assembly components to ensure construction feasibility and ease of installation and future maintenance.
Participate in switchrack construction: including bus fabrication and assembly, enclosure construction, component layout and mounting to frame. Installation, measurement, fabrication, and installation of conduit and associated fittings, and wiring of complete assembly.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement/cost savings for operations and/or the facility
Analyze job requirements from blueprints and schematics. Note discrepancies and make necessary adjustments to switch rack and drawings. Advise Manufacturing Engineer of corrections.
Crosstrain as needed to develop additional skills sets to flex as needed with demand
Responsible for maintaining work area and general shop area in a clean and orderly condition
Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisory or management personnel.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
2years of experience in electrical assembly with Electrician Certification required
OR5 years of experience in electrical assembly with no certification required
2years of electromechanical (piping, conduits, threading) assembly experience required.
Ability to work overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Field Electrician, Electrician Apprenticeship, or Certified Electrician preferred
Prior experiencebuilding explosion proof and/or powerdistribution products preferred.

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

Strong mechanical/technical aptitude; knowledge of principles of mechanics, characteristics of materials, fundamentals of electricity and wiring of ordinary circuits.
Ability to setup and operate hand, pneumatic and power tools.
Use of a variety of fixed and adjustable gauges and electrical testing equipment to prove out wiring and mechanical functions of unit and to ensure quality.
Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
Ability to read wiring diagrams and other technical drawings
Selfstarter, able to work with mínimal supervision
Ability to work effectively in a teamoriented environment
Strong time management skill as well as oral communication skills.
Able to handle multiple and conflicting priorities.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment while maintaining safety and quality
Strong practical knowledge applicable to manufacturing environment.
Basic working knowledge and experience with computers

Physical Requirements:

Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift.
Able to lift and bend on a continuous basis
Able to regularly lift 3050 pounds without assistance.
Ability to distinguish colored wiring
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure

You should be proficient in: