Welder (3rd Shift)

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Welder (3rd Shift). The hourly rate for this position is $28.07 + $1.50 shift differential per hour.

CORE HOURS: 10PM - 6:30AM

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits that we offer:

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

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 Welder position is primarily focused on Welding for our comm data/fabrication department. The Welder will handle materials and parts up to 50-pounds frequently throughout the shift.

• Perform simple repetitive tasks and assembly of parts and components
• Use bolts, screws, hand tools, clips and other fastening devices
• Operate welding unit, perform minor adjustments, and weld both aluminum and steel
• Work under close supervision and may work from models, samples, or engineering drawings
• Remove excess weld, slag, spatter, and rough spots from workpieces using grinders, brushes, chisels, or scrapers
• Support all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives including, but not limited to:
• Maintain 5-S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) throughout shop floor and office areas
• Track and sustain all visual management tools such as, but not limited to: layered audits, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) boards, and any additional LEAN tools that are deemed necessary to provide direction, goals and status to the shop floor
• Encourage, support, and actively participate in Kaizen improvements and events throughout the facility, department, and area of responsibility
• Train on the following:
• Introduction to material flow (set ups)
• Understanding shop orders, part description, BOM, and inspection sheets
• Understanding engineering drawings to identify location and types of welds
• Operate welding units and make necessary adjustments
• Operate machinery and presses safely & proficiently
• Accurately read, interpret, & produce parts from blueprints and shop drawings
• Identify different gauges and types of raw material
• Accurately read tape measure, scales, & calipers
• Understand lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts used by Eaton

## Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• 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 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
• Minimum of 1 year welding experience in a manufacturing environment (MIG/TIG)

Position Criteria:

• Lift 50 pounds repeatedly
• Accurately measure components and products utilizing tape measures & calipers
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Adjust and troubleshoot welding equipment
• Ability to identify defects and measure workpiece to ensure conformance
• Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with manufacturing fabrication
• Ability to weld aluminum and steel
• Experience with high volume, fast paced welding

## Skills:

Physical Demands:

• Able to regularly lift 50 pounds without assistance. Occasionally lift more than 50 lbs. with assistance
• Repetitive lifting and movement of small and large products / components
• Exposure to high noise level
• Exposure to high traffic areas with forklift activity
• Work environment exposes to oils, lubricants, and solvents

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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.