MFG Engineering Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton

Asheville, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Assembly Line, Background Investigation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Project, Computer Workstations, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, County Ordinances, Interviewing Skills, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Audit, Manufacturing Engineering, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Product Programs, Project Development, Project Evaluation, Proofreading, Purchase Orders, Standards Development, Time Management
LOCATION
Asheville, NC
POSTED
1 day ago

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a MFG Engineering Technician - 1st Shift.The hourly rate for this position is $24 per hour.The core hours are 7am-3:30pm.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 MFG Engineering Technician will support Manufacturing Engineering functions through the industrialization of new and existing products utilizing Lean concepts including continuous flow, pull and error proofing. Initiate, analyse and follow projects to completion within the assigned area of responsibility. Perform general and specific engineering duties associated with the development of an assigned project or line of apparatus. Support Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS) for initiatives in overall product line operations. Be capable of independent judgement with a minimum of supervision.In this function you will:Design and implement Lean Continuous Flow assembly lines to reduce cycle time, improve efficiency and simplify work content.Lead and support Kaizen and Rapid Improvement Events with cross‑functional teams to drive performance improvements.Conduct GEMBA walks, plant audits and Tier Meeting participation to identify and track continuous improvement opportunities.Apply Eaton Lean System tools to support cost reduction, capital project launches and operational excellence initiatives.Perform Lean analyses including time studies, setup reduction, capability studies, waste walks and 5S audits.Support Manufacturing Engineering and ECR/PDP processes, including standard work development, change verification and operator training.Execute hands‑on improvements such as workstation enhancements, layout changes, safety projects, CAD interpretation and purchase order issuance.Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications:Associate's degree completed (or completing May 2026)Minimum 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environmentEaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means 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 benefit is being offered. 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.Preferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of problem solving and quality techniques1+ years' experience using AutoCAD (2D or 3D) or similar modelling toolsEqual Employment Opportunity 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, colour, 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 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.Benefits We know that good benefit programmes are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits and several programmes that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. For more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programmes 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Eaton

Eaton is a power management company with 2016 sales of $19.7 billion. We provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. Eaton has approximately 95,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit Eaton.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg
FOUNDED
1911
WEBSITE
http://www.eaton.com