Switch Technician (B) - 1st Shift

Eaton\u2019s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Switch Technician (B) - 1st Shift to join our team in Bethel, CT!\n\nThe core hours are 7 am - 3:30 pm.\n\nThe hourly rate for this position is $22.50 per hour.\n\nPlease 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. \n\n## What you\u2019ll do:\n\nThe Electro-Mechanical Technician (Switch) is responsible for loading test stands and setting up testing for very small and intricate parts. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge in reading, interpreting, and following technical work instructions and blueprints. This first shift position is well suited for a patient individual who is a fast learner, is focused on quality output, and enjoys working in a demanding atmosphere. \n \nIn this function you will: \n\u2022 Set up, start and then break down test ovens which contain small electro-mechanical parts \n\u2022 Interpret customer and supplier requirements (via blueprints and work instructions) \n\u2022 Recommend design and process improvements to enhance manufacturability \n\u2022 Perform visual inspection of parts \n\u2022 Maintain quality records\n\n## Qualifications:\n\nRequired (Basic) Qualifications: \n\u2022 High School Diploma or GED or equivalent from an accredited institution or equivalent related experience required. \n\u2022 Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.\n\n\u2022 Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.\n\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\n\u2022 This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. \u0027Green Card Holder\u0027), Political Asylee, or Refugee \n \nPosition Criteria: \n\u2022 Ability to interpret/follow written work instructions, visual aids, sketches and blueprints. \n\u2022 Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills \n\u2022 Mid-level assembly, calibration \u0026 ATP\n\n#LI-SK1\n\nAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates\u2019 privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. \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