<p>Eaton's IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Space Technician - 1st Shift to join our team in Bethel, CT!</p> <p>The core hours are 7 am - 3:30 pm.</p> <p>The hourly range for this position is $27-$30 per hour.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What you'll do:</p> <p>As Space Technician b, you will build, assemble, inspect, and test space and aerospace hardware by following detailed procedures, drawings, and work instructions. You will operate specialized production and test equipment and perform Dye Penetrant (Dye Pen) inspections, leak testing, and ATP, while accurately documenting all work in manufacturing systems.</p> <p>In this role, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Perform assembly, build, and test operations on space and aerospace hardware in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, and work instructions including handling of sensitive components and customer-owned hardware. </li><li>Set up and operate specialized equipment such as, ovens, test stands, leak test systems, pressure stands, and other production or test fixtures. </li><li>Perform solder process in accordance with approved procedures, and J-STD, including pre-cleaning, inspection, and post-cleaning requirements. </li><li>Follow all quality, safety, EHS, and housekeeping standards, including proper use of PPE and adherence to clean work area practices. </li><li>Accurately document work performed in manufacturing systems, routers, travelers, and inspection records. </li><li>Identify and escalate process issues, equipment concerns, or inspection findings that could impact safety, quality, or schedule. </li><li>Maintain tools, fixtures, and inspection equipment in proper working conditions and report any issues promptly. </li><li>Support schedule recovery efforts, including overtime and weekend work, as required to meet program commitments. </li><li>Comply with ITAR, customer, and regulatory requirements applicable to space and defense programs. </li><li>Participate in continuous improvement, 5S, and lean manufacturing initiatives. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. </li><li>Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in a related area of responsibility required. </li><li>This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. </li><li>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. </li><li>No relocation benefit is 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. </li></ul> <p>Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Strong hands-on skills in precision assembly, inspection, and testing of aerospace hardware with the ability to follow detailed procedures, drawings, and work instructions. </li><li>Ability to solder and use testing equipment. </li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document work. </li><li>Effective communication, safety awareness, proper use of PPE, and the ability to support troubleshooting, rework, and schedule recovery efforts in an ITAR-controlled environment are essential. </li></ul> <p>All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.</p> <p>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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 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.</p> <p>To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.</p> <p>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.</p>