Fabrication Welder

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Fabrication Welder.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.89 per hour.

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:

Position Overview:
The Fabricator IV will Set-up and perform metal joining and cutting operations, with ferrous and nonferrous metals such as (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized steel, and cast metals), with or without fixtures, using a variety of welding and brazing equipment, robot welders and housing saw.
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.

In this function you will:
• Comply with the environment, health, and safety guidelines.
• Sustainment of 5S+ in area.
• Receive work assignments from supervisor or production control system.
• Input information into data collection system as required.
• Work from manufacturing information, sketches, drawings, oral and written instructions.
• Weld parts using proper machine settings and rod or wire and gas selections.
• Manually locate details on complex assemblies in welding sequence for a variety of non-repetitive structural assembly fabrication, with or without fixtures.
• Design and fabricate fixtures to aid in the welding process.
• Measure and align material, insuring dimensions conform to sketches and or drawings.
• Weld, grind, and chip parts as required insuring a clean and quality part.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery such as oiling, manual clamp adjustments, and clamp/finger replacement.
• Frequently pushing or pulling up to 100 lbs; frequently lifting up to 50 lbs. In addition, use material handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and position heavy loads.
• Be familiar with all materials used to perform job functions. Follow material safety data sheet instructions.
• Utilize calipers, gauges, or other measuring devices to assure engineering standards to the .001 precision level.
• Perform statistical process control on machinery, as required.
• Flex to fabrication work areas as needed, including braze weld, robot weld, housing weld, Geka shear, coil machine, housing saw, accessory bend, press brake, downdraft, masking, and housing punch.
When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship
• Must reside within a 50 mile radius from work site
Preferred qualifications:
• Minimum 3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Minimum three (3) months of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle (e.g., forklift)
• Minimum three (3) months of experience utilizing Eaton system controls including material management.
• Minimum 3 months of experience using hand and air tools
• Prior welding experience or certification
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent

Position Criteria:
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus
Essential Functions:
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing and/or pulling up to 100 lbs.
• Fine motor skills, typing, pushing buttons, etc.

Skills:

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