Assembler I - 1st Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Assembler I - 1st Shift to join the El Paso, TX team!
The hourly rate for this position is $16.76 per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive plan.
Shift: 7:00am-3:45pm
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.
Why work at Eaton?
We provide competitive benefits that focus on employee well-being that start on day one! Listed below are programs that are offered by our manufacturing site. Visit Eaton.com for more information.
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Competitive compensation packages
- Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation!
- Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match, Education/Tuition Assistance Program, Annual Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
Position Overview:
The Assembler I is responsible for a wide range of skills including wiring, assembling, fitting, and mounting subassemblies, components, and standard fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment. Perform assembly or wiring required for test preparation and final inspection. Use established power-checking procedures and equipment to verify the electrical/mechanical integrity of units assembled. Perform all assignments within the acceptable quantity and perfect quality requirements in keeping with assigned functions.
In this function, you will:
- Perform the assigned function from oral and/or written instructions, drawings, or other manufacturing information.
- Handle materials under established procedures.
- Perform routine maintenance on all plant equipment in the area of assignment as required.
- Maintain quality standards by inspecting and testing finished products to ensure conformance with specifications and codes.
- Maintain expected progress of jobs in the area of assignment and communicate problem areas or parts shortages.
- Handle all finished products for shipment; call carriers and load materials into carrier's vehicles.
- Observe good housekeeping and safety procedures and keep equipment, tools, and work area clean and orderly by performing 5-S duties and continued dedication to raising the bar.
- Lift 35 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation as required.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 1 year of previous manufacturing experience or related field.
- No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Eaton El Paso, TX facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Preferred:
- Degree in a technical discipline.
- Forklift driver certification.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with using basic computer systems, supply chain systems (AS400, MAPICS) preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in electrical equipment manufacturing and assembly (panelboards/switchboards preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in electrical equipment maintenance/installation
Position Criteria:
- Availability to work overtime based on production requirements.
- Experience using various tools, including manual/electric/pneumatic tools, drill press, press brake, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, measuring and testing equipment, storage/packaging materials, and prescribed safety equipment.
- Must be able to interact and contribute in a small team environment.
- Know and follow established job-specific and facility-wide health and safety procedures and rules.
- Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those they can.
- Participate in accident, injury, and illness prevention activities.
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We 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.