OpEx Continuous Improvement Technician 1st Shift

Eaton\u2019s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a OpEx Continuous Improvement Technician 1st Shift. \n\nThe hourly rate for this position is $27.90 per hour. The hours for this shift are 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.\n\nSalaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. \n\nWhy work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer: \n\n\n * Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment! \n\n * Paid holidays - up to 12! \n\n * Weekly pay \n\n * Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts \u0026 Opportunities for overtime. \n\n * Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation. \n\n * Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!\n\n\n\n## What you\u2019ll do:\n\nThe OpEx CI Tech is responsible for day-to-day floor support for continuous improvement around ECIS and productivity improvements. In this role you will make process improvements through attending Tier Meetings and collecting and analyzing 5S, productivity, and other manufacturing data to improve safety, productivity 5S, and cost. You will act as an ambassador for ECIS and bridge the gap between Operations and OpEx as well as lead continuous improvement projects. \n \n\n\nEssential Functions: \nBased on issues identified at Tier meetings, lead problem solving efforts to address root cause, site 5-Why expert. \nProvides a wide variety of administrative and staff support services. Will assist in the preparation of the following, but not limited to: \nCurrent/Future Value Steam Map creation. \nStandard work/Time Studies line balancing, work instructions. \nManage site 5S program \u2013 audit scores by area, actions, monitor gap closure, operator inclusion \u2013 advantage of coming from the shop floor.\n\nLead Level 1/Level 2 kaizen events based on Tier issues, CI for Everyone, 5S actions, etc. \nUsing RIE checklist, assist site CI leader in preparing for Level 3 RIE.\n\nOver time gain enough understanding to possibly lead a weeklong RIE. \nMonitor \u201cCI for Everyone\u201d program -screen ideas, integrate into Level 1# and 2 events, feedback to originator if ideas cannot be implemented. \nBasic understanding of how CIF tools work and why they are important \u2013 SW, Visual Controls, Daily Accountability \u2013 site advocate with hourly work force. \n \n\n\n## Qualifications:\n\nBasic Qualifications: \n\u2022 Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future. \n\u2022 No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. \n\u2022 High School Diploma or GED required. \n\u2022 Participated in at least 1 RIE or Kaizen event or continuous improvement project. \n\u2022 Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint \u0026 Outlook), SAP, and Q-Pulse\n\n \nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n\u2022 Associate\u2019s or bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution. \n\u2022 Minimum of 1 years\u2019 experience at one of Eaton\u2019s facilities on Lincoln Avenue or Badger Drive.\n\nContinuous Improvement Framework. \nAssist with action items assigned to the OpEx Function. \nAssist in facilitating ECIS training to plant personnel. \nThe implementation of visual controls throughout the facility such as but not limited to \nFloor marking. \nLabeling. \nColor coding. \nShadow boards. \nInformation boards. \nAssist with defining and requesting tooling and equipment as needed. \nWork with Maintenance and issue Work Orders as needed. \nOwn process of VOP\u2019s (review and update). \nSupport Industry 4.0.\n\nWe 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\u0027s 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.\n\nEaton 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.\n\nYou 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 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.\n\nTo 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.\n\nWe 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.\n