Welder- Technician IV-2nd Shift
Eaton CorporationEaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Welder- Technician IV-2nd Shift.
The rate for this position is $22.83 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm until 1:00 am.
This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
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 Technician will set up and perform metal joining and cutting operations on ferrous and nonferrous metals, including steel, aluminum, and cast metals, with or without fixtures, using a variety of welding equipment.
- Promote a safe, engaged, and inclusive work environment by adhering to all safety policies, proper use of personal protective equipment, correct operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties
- Maintain expected job progress within the assigned area and communicate issues or concerns appropriately
- Work from manufacturing information, sketches, drawings, verbal or written instructions, or prototypes
- Weld parts using proper machine settings, rod or wire, and gas selections, and fabricate fixtures to support the welding process
- Manually position components in correct welding sequence for complex, non‑repetitive structural assemblies, with or without fixtures
- Ensure quality by measuring finished parts using tape measures and/or calipers, performing visual inspections, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors
- Follow detailed instructions to ensure precision and maintain structural integrity of welds
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot welding equipment issues, and demonstrate strong attention to detail throughout the welding process
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Welding certification in basic welding (e.g., Piedmont Technical College Basic Welding Certificate)
- Eaton does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, or I‑485 job portability.
- No relocation assistance is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within a 50‑mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-duty military service members are exempt from the geographic limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous welding experience in a manufacturing environment
- Previous sheet metal fabrication experience, including use of standard punch and bend tooling and processes
- Experience reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams, drawings, and/or operating instructions
- Experience using measuring devices such as tape measures and calipers
- Experience with ERP systems, including DMM and AS‑400
- MIG welding certification (e.g., Piedmont Technical College Basic Welding Certificate)
Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands for handling and feeling
- Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push or pull 50 lbs. or more, with or without accommodation
- Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.
This job posting describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.
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