Assembler & Tester - 2nd Shift Job at Eaton in Grand Rapids

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The hourly rate for this position is $22.00 plus a $0.75 shift differential per hour.

Hours: Monday‑Thursday 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Friday 10:00 am – 6:30 pm.

Position Overview

The Assembler/Tester will be responsible for assembling and testing production hardware and incoming repair units while utilizing standard methods, processes, and procedures for both the OEM and Repairs Value Stream.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test detailed electro‑mechanical assemblies and subassemblies on production, prototype, and/or returned electronic motors and actuators for aircraft.
• Use test equipment to perform in‑process testing and final Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP).
• Ensure assemblies are built to written instructions or blueprint specifications and completed to scheduled delivery dates. Prioritize work to ensure business goals are met.
• Perform lock wire or safety wire processes.
• Utilize hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, arbor press, vises, soldering iron, depth micrometers, calipers, lockwire pliers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, flow meters, multimeters, and other basic hand tools as required.
• Perform visual inspection, identify defective items and handle according to established procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. May be reassigned to cover workload in other areas of production as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of mechanical assembly or manufacturing experience with testing.
• Must have a High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Grand Rapids, MI will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Position requires use of information or access to hardware subject to ITAR. All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Two (2) years as Assembler/Tester of electro‑mechanical actuators.
• 1+ year of experience repairing/replacing electronic components.
• 1+ year of experience with electronic components – including installation/soldering of components on circuit boards.
• Experience troubleshooting root‑cause of electronic failures.
• IPC Certified (J‑STD‑0001, 7711, A610).

Position Criteria

• Proficient interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, testing schematics, verbal, and/or written instructions.
• Know‑how and ability to work with inspection gauges, multimeters, volt meters, force scales, torque wrenches, and test equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of fundamental electrical components and mechanical physics. Ability to identify wire by color code.
• Ability to read, understand and follow product specifications, drawings, and work orders in English.
• Solder certification will be provided. Prior experience preferred in IPC certification J‑STD‑001, 7711, A610.
• Ability to cross‑train on a variety of hardware/sub‑assemblies and test procedures and assist in training others.
• Ability to navigate various computer systems.
• Position includes standing, bending, twisting and the capability to lift/move up to 40 lbs.

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 a 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.

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