Core Coil Assembler - 1st Shift

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Core Coil Assembler - 1st Shift at our Nacogdoches, TX facility! The core hours are Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. The hourly rate for this position is $22.40 per hour, plus a $1.35 shift differential per hour.

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? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefis, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement and more!

What you’ll do:

The Core Coil Assembler uses defined procedures, bill of materials, and equipment to assemble various sizes of transformers and related sub-assemblies, rework damaged/ defective components, and complete assemblies.

In this function, you will:

• Execute tasks across various centers, including bake oven, coil hot press, core/clamp, Turn-to-Turn (T.T.R) testing/hookup, low voltage welding/finishing, lead press, and stacking.
• Assemble transformer cores and related sub-assemblies by adhering to customer specifications, blueprints, bills of material, visual operating procedures, standardized procedures, and prescribed methods (NFOI).
• Load cores and coils onto the stacking line and stack the core around the legs of the coils.
• Stack units onto pallets, ensuring alignment with corresponding order numbers.
• Label units with order numbers and apply steel banding straps to secure the assembly.
• Build sub-assemblies per OPS and quality standards required for final assembly, utilizing calibrated tools.
• Operate a TIG welder to weld low voltage leads and crossovers, and follow low voltage and high voltage hookup diagrams to complete all assembly connections.
• Test each finished unit for proper ratio and secure connections using a TTR Tester, troubleshooting any issues identified during the testing phase.
• Perform rework on damaged or defective component parts/complete assemblies to ensure quality standards are met.
• Transport racks of finished assemblies to designated storage areas using a work saver.
• Identify and scan units based on the shipping schedule to generate data for oven loading sequences.
• Weld lead assemblies as required for future orders, using scheduling documents and bills of materials.
• Conduct routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Utilize various manual and power-operated hand tools and heavy machinery, including forklifts, screw guns, air ratchet tools, welding machines, hand crimp tools, hammers, pallet jacks, hydraulic presses, air crimp tools, electric/air hoists, multi-lam cutting machines, single lead cutting machines, and powered industrial trucks.
• Safely operates overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
• Actively participates in problem-solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Achieves and maintains target production rates or output levels, ensuring efficient operations and meeting organizational goals.
• Adhere to safety protocols, ensures efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the Nacogdoches, TX facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

• 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 cap registation, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Position Success Criteria:

• Demonstrates effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic, comprehends written and verbal work instructions accurately, and upholds Eaton’s Values and Philosophy.
• Ability to work from quality and production standards and computerized winsing sheets/prints to interpret coil specifications accurately.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions as required and interpret document specifications.
• Lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without accommodations.

Environmental Abilities

• Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined below.

Hand/Arm

Over the Elbow Sleeves

Eye/Face

Safety Glasses

Ear

Ear plugs

Foot

Steel Toe

Metatarsal Guards

• Work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.

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