Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

The job

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Job description

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift to join the El Paso, TX team!

The hourly rate for this position is $24.50 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 Maintenance Technician will support the Technical Services department by helping to drive continuous improvement in the electrical assembly operations. This achieved by maintaining the fabrication and production equipment on its best working condition, completing PMs and minimizing downtime. The position will support operations, and capital assets maintenance (equipment, machinery, building, etc.) and other duties as needed.

In this function you will:
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to lifts, lift tables, cranes, workstations, fans, motors, gates, doors, pumps, pressure vessels. Use of PIT like forklifts and scissor lifts will be required in some activities.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams such as electrical, hydraulic schematics and PLCs.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair equipment using a systematic process to identify root cause (electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Support daily plant operations through effective troubleshooting and repair of Mechanical, Electrical, and Control system adhering to all policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Maximize equipment reliability by effectively performing assigned work orders and PMs. Ensure complete and effective repairs. Proactively initiate work orders based on PM observations.
• Complete work on Continuous Improvement activities related to the equipment and facility as needed (5S+, TPM, Set Up Reduction, etc.)
• Assist with outside contractors on various plant projects and repairs.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Complete/maintain maintenance logs and associated documentation.
• Overtime during weekdays and/or weekends may be needed to support the Maintenance Technician functions.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience using hand and power tools for equipment repairs.

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the El Paso, TX location 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 registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.


Preferred:
• 5 or more years of experience in the industrial maintenance field.
• 1 or more years of experience in metal fabrication processes and equipment (CNC's, lathes, punch and bending equipment).
• 1 or more years electronic experience.
• Associates degree or certification in either electronics, electrical power and controls, PCB repair, or basic PLC programming.
• 1 or more years experience using CMMS and Lean Methodologies for problem solving.

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, develop employees and facilitate corrective action while fostering an environment that supports Eaton values & philosophy.
• Ability to work in a highly unstructured and ambiguous environment.
• Be familiar with Maintenance Department KPIs: Equipment availability, Zero accidents, PM attainment, MTBF, MTTR.
• Use of CMMS software to record and track maintenance tasks.

• Basic skills in reading and writing, preferrably in English and Spanish.

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain automated and semiautomated machines.
• Ability to follow up with Preventive Maintenance schedules and Production Support.

• Good problem-solving skills/Strong verbal communication skills/Strong teamwork.
• Ability to service hydraulic, pneumatic cylinders.

• Ability to troubleshoot motors and sensors.

• Ability to read electronic and electrical schematics/drawings.

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.

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.

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 a 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.

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.

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.

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This is a Mid Level role in the Retail, Hospitality and Services field (Security, facilities and maintenance) at Eaton. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in El Paso, TX. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How El Paso compares. Among the 120 largest places in Texas, El Paso is #6 by population, #19 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #100 for household income (#1 = highest), #24 for long commutes (#1 = fewest). Its county, El Paso County, is #180 of 254 counties for average pay ($50,230).

The place in numbers

El Paso has 680,130 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 2.3% of the population of Texas. It covers 259 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,628 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5, 3% younger than the state median (34.5 against 35.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,073 a month (rent plus utilities), 24% below the state median ($1,073 against $1,403). Over a year that is 21.6% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $184,500, which is 3.1 times the median household income ($59,745); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 60.8% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (60.8% against 62.6%).

Work and pay

The El Paso, TX metropolitan area has 339,120 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $39,510 a year, 22% below the national median ($39,510 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (46,480 jobs, median $38,390); food preparation and serving related (36,960 jobs, median $26,260); transportation and material moving (34,000 jobs, median $36,920). The area is most specialised in protective service (1.3 times) and healthcare support (1.3 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($93,220) and computer and mathematical ($82,860). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of El Paso County was 4.3%. 60.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in El Paso County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 75.4% drive alone, 0.9% use public transit, 1.2% walk, 8.9% work from home. 8.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 51% below the state average (8.2% against 16.9%).

People and education

28.1% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the state share (28.1% against 33.8%). 22.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 27% above the state share (22.4% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 18.4%, 33% above the state rate (18.4% against 13.8%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 83°F (28.3°C), and the coolest is Jan at 42°F (5.8°C). About 259 mm (10 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jul is the wettest month (53 mm) and Apr the driest (7 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Sunland Park (10 miles, rent 14% lower); Chaparral (14 miles, rent 21% lower); Santa Teresa (14 miles, rent 26% higher); Anthony (15 miles, rent 48% lower). Rent differences are against El Paso; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Official links for El Paso

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What is the Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift job at Eaton?

A mid level role in retail, hospitality and services (security, facilities and maintenance) listed 2 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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El Paso, TX.

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How much does it pay?

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in El Paso is $1,073 a month and median household income $59,745 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-11-07 (2 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse security, facilities and maintenance jobs in Texas.

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• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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• BLS JOLTS
• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
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