Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Assembly Technician II (Kitter). 

The hourly rate for this position is $17.00 per hour.

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. 

Eaton’s Commercial Products & Assemblies division is currently seeking an Assembly Technician II (Kitter) to join our team on 1st shift. This position is based at our Hodges, SC location.  Hourly Rate: Starting at $17.00

Position Overview:

The Assembly Kitter will be responsible for achieving daily production goals with focus on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. This role will be responsible for assembling and organizing components into orders to supply the production line to improve assembly efficiency.

In this function you will: 

You will be responsible for complex assemblies to fulfill customer requirements/orders by producing quality products, safely, in a timely manner following Standard Work.
•    Comply with the environment, health, and safety guidelines.
•    Sustainment of 5S+ in area.
•    Be responsible for following all safety policies and procedures, complying with WSRA’s, and wearing proper PPE.  Any safety issue identified should be reported immediately to team lead, supervisor, or manager.
•    Unload inbound material on truck and receive/deliver to designated location upon arrival.
•    Sort and scan orders into specific location upon arrival.
•    Gather bars and/or housing into orders for production.
•    Scan orders into specific location into kitting area. 
•    Accurately label each order for easy identification.
•    Track inventory quantities during the kitting process.
•    Inspect finished orders for completeness and quality.
•    Operate forklift as needed to move material.
•    Comply with written or oral instruction from supervisor.
•    Use appropriate lift assist or partner lift when moving material/products. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and push or pull up to 100 lbs.
•    Flex to other areas as needed or perform tasks of other positions as needed.

Preferred qualifications: 
•    6 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
•    6 months of experience using hand and air tools
•    Proven problem-solving skills. 
•    Collaborate with team members.
•    Being flexible and open to changes in processes or tasks.
•    Able to work independently with minimum direction.

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