Manufacturing Technician (1st shift) - Cell Line
Fayetteville, NC$18.4/hrPosted Jul 23, 2026
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician (1st shift) - Cell Line. The hourly rate for this position is $18.40 per hour.
CORE HOURS: 5:30 AM - 4PM (Monday - Thursday)
Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:
* Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
* 80 hours of paid holidays
* Bi-Weekly pay
* Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
* Overtime opportunities
* Climate Controlled
* Retirement benefits
* Paid Parental Leave
* Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
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:
The Manufacturing Technician I - 1st Shift will assemble, fit and mount sub-assemblies, components, and standard and near standard fixed assemblies in Motor Control Centers, Enclosed Control and related assemblies and sub-assemblies.
* Interpret and work from oral/written instructions, shop orders, drawings, inspection reports, manufacturing information sheets, and standard or near-standard wiring diagrams to determine assembly procedures, component types, configurations, mounting locations, and required clearances.
* Utilize manufacturing information sheets to identify required parts, prepare requisitions, obtain materials from stock areas, and assemble, fit, and mount parts, components, sub-assemblies, and completed assemblies.
* Assemble, wire, and modify control devices, harnesses, panels, and standard assemblies as required, including cutting wires to length, making pre-bent cable units, MTB and control panel harnesses, performing wiring changes, and altering hole cutouts using hand or power tools when necessary.
* Install and secure units, pan assemblies, cover steel, meters, kirk keys, pull boxes, reactors, relays, fuses, MTB assemblies, panel boards, space heaters, transformers, bus work (including lug adapters, crossover bus, and splices), and other related components by mounting or bolting into place.
* Inspect completed work, make adjustments to ensure proper alignment and clearances, identify and mark wires, devices, terminals, harnesses, and panels with required job, unit, and component labeling, and maintain associated records and piece counts.
## Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
* Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
* 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.
* No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Fayetteville, NC facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Minimum of 3 months previous experience in manufacturing environment
* Previous experience reading schematic drawings/ blueprints
## Position Criteria:
* Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
* Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
* Demonstrated comprehension of wiring diagrams and schematics.
* Utilize various hand tools to assembly and wire products in a lean environment.
* Self-driven and able to produce desired results with minimal direction.
* Able to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel.
* Able to frequently lift/carry up to 35 pounds.
* Able to push/pull up to 35 pounds.
* Adequate far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination.
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