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Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

EATON
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2026
💰 $68,000/yr

About the role

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift) to join our team in Reno, NV!  The hourly rate for this position is $34.20 + .50 shift differential per hour.

 

The core hours are 2:30PM - 11PM.

 

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:

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic and mechanical malfunctions on any plant machine, facility system or related equipment.
    • Installs, troubleshoots, repairs the following systems: PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD Drives, Vision Systems, Motor Control Centers, Power Distribution Centers, Motors (DC, AC, Stepper, Servo, etc.), Three Phase/Single Phase - power and control circuits, Control Panel layout and component installation.
  • Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all production equipment.  
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with National Electric Code (NEC) codes.
    • Installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.
  • Install new and/or used manufacturing equipment.
  • Fabrication and machining as required to complete projects.
  • Operate lift trucks, man lifts and boom lifts to work in elevated locations.
  • Fabrication of various devices and mechanisms to improve, repair or replace that which is not operating properly or efficiently
  • Welding, prototyping, plumbing, painting, masonry, piping, and carpentry duties as necessary.
  • Support all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • One of the following is required:
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial and industrial electricity/maintenance
    • Technical school diploma from an accredited institution or an Associate’s degree in Electronics or Commercial and Industrial Electrical systems.
  • Previous experience reading electrical/mechanical blueprints and schematics.
  • Previous experience with CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) & SAP.
  • Microsoft office suite experience (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Experience operating a sit down and stand-up forklift
  • 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 being offered for this position.  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:

  • Minimum of 2 years of PLC (programmable logic controller) troubleshooting or programming experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the electrical field, in an industrial/ manufacturing environment
  • Previous experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens Software to troubleshoot PLC’s, HMI’s, and Drives
  • Previous experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) logic circuit troubleshooting and corrective action
  • Journeyman Electrician Certified
  • Previous mechanical power press, roll forming, and sheet metal fabrication experience.
  • Previous gas Metal Arch Welding (GMAW) experience
  • Previous experience with NEC (National Electrical Code).

 

Skills:

  • Must be able to start on 1st shift for training purposes (orientation, onboarding training for 4-6 months).
  • Ability to interface with vendors to troubleshoot, setup and acquire parts for various types of machinery
  • Working knowledge of production machinery and equ

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