Assembly Technician Jobs in South Carolina
Assembly Technician jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in the Upstate, Lowcountry, and Midlands regions, where advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive production drive consistent demand across electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical assembly specialties. Major hiring centers include Greenville, Spartanburg, and Charleston, where employers like BMW, Bosch, and Boeing maintain large production operations that recruit assembly technicians at every level from entry-line to senior. Demand for technicians skilled in precision assembly, quality inspection, and automated line work remains among the most active in the Southeast. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Assembly Technician II (Wire Boards) Weekend Shift.
The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 + 11.12% Weekend Shift Premium per hour. The hours for this shift are Weekend Shift: Friday through Sunday, 5am-5pm.
This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
In the Assembly Technician role, you assemble, wire, and modify work based on specified guidelines in the manufacture of medium and high voltage, indoor and outdoor assemblies, breaker and auxiliary compartments, breakers, customer service orders, power modules, and any sub-assemblies associated with these.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work to manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, written or oral instruction from supervisor or team lead to established procedures.
- Fill out ISO checklists, quality checklists, customer checklists, feedback forms, and production lists for supervision, drafting, customer service, and engineering as required.
- Mount and install electrical equipment and perform wire operations as needed.
- Regularly lift and assemble with heavy copper parts.
- Report shortages to appropriate operators of Kanban inventory.
- Inspect all assemblies for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness.
- Respond to change notices, customer requested adjustments, and development needs.
- Assist engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer-initiated development work.
- Able to effectively train and coach colleagues to ensure knowledge transfer and skill development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Use and knowledge of using hand and air tools.
- At least 1 year of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Basic Computer Skills
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent
Skills:
POSITION CRITERIA:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills
- Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
- Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
- Utilize various hand and power tools, step ladder and crane to assemble and verify quality in a Lean environment.
- Must be able to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook/Teams and job specific programs such as ENOVIA.
Additional Information:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 50 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.
Organizational Relationships
Next Level Above Immediate Supervisor: Value Stream Manager
Immediate Supervisor: Production Supervisor
Position: Assembly Technician
Functional Report if applicable: N/A
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 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.
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Assembly Technician II (Wire Boards) Weekend Shift.
The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 + 11.12% Weekend Shift Premium per hour. The hours for this shift are Weekend Shift: Friday through Sunday, 5am-5pm.
This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
In the Assembly Technician role, you assemble, wire, and modify work based on specified guidelines in the manufacture of medium and high voltage, indoor and outdoor assemblies, breaker and auxiliary compartments, breakers, customer service orders, power modules, and any sub-assemblies associated with these.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work to manufacturing information, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, written or oral instruction from supervisor or team lead to established procedures.
- Fill out ISO checklists, quality checklists, customer checklists, feedback forms, and production lists for supervision, drafting, customer service, and engineering as required.
- Mount and install electrical equipment and perform wire operations as needed.
- Regularly lift and assemble with heavy copper parts.
- Report shortages to appropriate operators of Kanban inventory.
- Inspect all assemblies for loose or missing hardware and cleanliness.
- Respond to change notices, customer requested adjustments, and development needs.
- Assist engineering, drafting, and supervision with customer-initiated development work.
- Able to effectively train and coach colleagues to ensure knowledge transfer and skill development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Use and knowledge of using hand and air tools.
- At least 1 year of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Basic Computer Skills
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent
Skills:
POSITION CRITERIA:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills
- Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
- Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
- Utilize various hand and power tools, step ladder and crane to assemble and verify quality in a Lean environment.
- Must be able to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook/Teams and job specific programs such as ENOVIA.
Additional Information:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 50 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.
Organizational Relationships
Next Level Above Immediate Supervisor: Value Stream Manager
Immediate Supervisor: Production Supervisor
Position: Assembly Technician
Functional Report if applicable: N/A
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 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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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assembly technician jobs across South Carolina.
- High school diploma or GED recognized by South Carolina public schools
- Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, or work instructions
- Ability to use hand tools, torque wrenches, and precision measuring instruments accurately
- Familiarity with quality control standards such as ISO or automotive IATF requirements
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods on the production floor
- Basic computer skills for entering production data into manufacturing execution systems
Assembly Technician Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a assembly technician in South Carolina?
Assembly technicians in South Carolina are not required to hold a state-issued license, but employers consistently prefer candidates who have completed a technical diploma or associate degree in industrial technology, mechatronics, or manufacturing from institutions like Greenville Technical College, Trident Technical College, or Spartanburg Community College. Earning an IPC certification in soldering or cable assembly gives candidates a clear edge with South Carolina aerospace and electronics manufacturers. Many large Upstate and Lowcountry manufacturers also hire directly from their own apprenticeship and on-the-job training pipelines.
Which companies hire assembly technicians in South Carolina?
Employers hiring assembly technicians in South Carolina right now include Eaton, Scout Motors, and Sea Pro Boats, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. South Carolina's dense concentration of automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing firms means openings appear year-round across both the Upstate corridor and the Charleston metro.
Which South Carolina cities have the most assembly technician jobs?
Greenwood, Duncan, and Piedmont consistently lead South Carolina for assembly technician openings. Greenville and Spartanburg anchor the Upstate's automotive and advanced manufacturing corridor, anchored by facilities from BMW, Michelin, and their extensive supplier networks, while Charleston's growth as an aerospace and port-logistics hub drives demand in Berkeley and Dorchester counties as well.
Are there remote assembly technician jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Assembly technician work is fundamentally hands-on and performed on a production floor or in a lab environment, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of assembly technician openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles typically involve remote quality documentation, technical support, or inspection coordination rather than physical assembly.
How can I get hired as a assembly technician in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to production technician or manufacturing associate roles at South Carolina's large automotive and aerospace plants, which routinely hire candidates without prior assembly experience and train on the job. BMW's Spartanburg plant, Boeing in North Charleston, and Michelin's Upstate facilities all run structured new-hire training programs for entry-level production roles. Completing a short industrial technology certificate at a South Carolina technical college strengthens any application and often connects candidates directly to local employer pipelines.
Where can I find and apply to assembly technician jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to assembly technician jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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