Job Details

Maintenance Technician

Eaton's EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician. The core hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is 28.13 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.

What You'll Do:

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, plant utilities, and facility systems to support safe and reliable plant operations. This role performs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and building-related maintenance tasks and supports production uptime through preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

• Repair malfunctioning machines, equipment, and small tools; escalate issues requiring supervisor assistance.
• Perform repairs on electrical and electronic systems
• Conduct preventive maintenance and lubrication to ensure proper equipment operation.
• Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
• Assist with installation and relocation of production machinery and equipment.
• Complete building and facility related maintenance as required.
• Operate industrial vehicles used for moving materials and equipment.
• Assist in training other employees, support cross training, and participate in special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall maintenance operations.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial maintenance
• 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 benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Roanoke, VA (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC training and/or certification
• Certification in electrical, mechanical or related field from an accredited college or vocational school
• Associate's degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance from an accredited college or vocational school
• Lean/ six sigma experience

Skills:

Position Criteria

• Ability to execute work orders
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems (PLC, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of fulfilling job responsibilities with minimal oversight
• Open to operating powered lifting and transport equipment, such as scissor lifts and forklifts
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, and lift items weighing up to 45 pounds
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, reaching, and pulling frequently and for extended durations
• Demonstrates basic computer literacy
• Skilled in using hand tools and maintenance shop equipment
• Proven electrical and mechanical skills and experience
• Highly ethical, self-motivated, and effective working within cross-functional teams
• Willing to work extended hours or weekends when required