Assembly Line Production Associate Jobs in Sumter, SC

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Panelboard Sr Associate - Aftermarket. The hours for this position are Monday - Thursday 3:00pm-1:00am The hourly rate for this position is $19.25/hour per hour. 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: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Eaton's Commercial Products and Assemblies division is currently seeking a Senior Production Associate Aftermarket, Panelboard Assembly to join our team.

This position is based out of our Sumter, SC facility. In this role, you will work with the Supervisor to drive results on key metrics including safety, quality, delivery and productivity in the absence of the Team Leader. You will provide leadership by promoting teamwork, training others and providing proactive resolution to production needs.

This position impacts OEM/ Aftermarket Sales volumes by supporting outbound shipments of components and/or products to support end customer needs. Positions also maintains inventories controlled in Aftermarket storeroom locations. No relocation benefit is offered for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: You will assist the Team Leader/Supervisor in working with the manufacturing team to ensure that customer orders are executed in a timely and efficient manner and that the most urgent orders are fulfilled first. You will review orders and associated documentation (drawings, travel documents, bills of material) as needed to ensure the team has the appropriate information to complete the job and to assist with troubleshooting problems with the order documentation, to include selecting, preparing and updating paperwork and schedules both on paper and computer. You will communicate professionally to provide updates on the status of specific orders, resolve issues with production and promote teamwork across departments.

Utilize computer to resolve all errors by research and auditing of transactions. Work on projects and special assignments as required. Initiative to be a self-starter and accomplish all tasks.

Receive, document, store, stage and issue all job-related material to satisfy production requirements. Support customer service requirements to include maintaining acceptable OTP and quick ships as necessary. Package, create and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment or staging and to create a safe work environment.

Apply labels, stickers, and stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping. Qualifications: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Min. 1 year assembly experience Working knowledge & understanding of Bill of Materials (BOMs) Experience operating hand tools/gauges Basic computer skills Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without company sponsorship.

This position will require the candidate to get forklift certified so each applicant should be willing to do so.. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge of Lean concepts. More advanced computer skills to include Excel, Word, DMM, AS400, Mapics,Vista, & Outlook

POSITION CRITERIA: Must be able to multi-task and balance various demands while achieving goals Must demonstrate a collaborative style and work effectively in a diverse environment Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimum supervision and capable of solving various problems as unusual circumstances arise through interfacing with other departments Ability to deal with both internal and external suppliers in a professional manner Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams across plant and corporate entities Self-motivated and results oriented; strong organizational skills Exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position. Ensure that all products and parts adequately meet Eaton's quality guidelines as they move throughout the production process. Perform quality checks as instructed.

Ability to keep assigned work-area clean and organized per 5S standards. Overtime is sometimes needed in order to accomplish all required tasks. Comply with all safety requirements including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner.

Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals. Keep assigned work-area clean, organized, and orderly per 5S standards. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup.

Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip.

The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

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