Senior Fabrication Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Orchard Park, NY

9d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER MSD division is hiring a Senior Fabrication Technician at its Orchard Park, New York facility. The role manufactures weldments, produces aneroids, and mechanically solders parts for aerospace products in the Space, Life Support, and Actuation programs. The technician also performs routine maintenance, collaborates with team members, and helps maintain a clean and safe work environment. The scheduled hours are 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. The hourly pay range is $25.88–$30.19; actual compensation depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations. The technician performs moderate- and increasingly high-complexity fabrication work, supports product testing and inspection, documents results, troubleshoots systems, and helps train and guide other technicians. The role requires adherence to written instructions, quality requirements, and Environmental, Health, and Safety standards, along with participation in improvement and problem-solving activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of relevant fabrication (weld, solder, braze) or manufacturing experience, or six years of combined fabrication/manufacturing and military experience.
Proficiency with metal joining processes, including solder, GTAW, and braze, as well as various hand tools and measuring equipment.
Ability to follow work instructions, perform tasks without supervision, and assist others.
Working experience with pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems and ability to troubleshoot moderate issues without supervision.
Basic experience with ERP systems and standard Microsoft applications.
Effective verbal and written communication with multiple levels of the organization.
Must live within 50 miles of the location.
Must be a U.S. person under ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent experience.
Six years of relevant fabrication (weld, solder, braze) or manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated ability to complete all listed technical skills.
Demonstrated ability or experience with all listed soft skills.
Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, Cellular Manufacturing, One Piece Flow, and Continuous Improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety standards and identify opportunities to improve them.
Assist certified trainers with basic training for technicians up to and including the current grade; share knowledge and guide technicians at lower and current levels.
Set up and evaluate complex welding systems and use specialized tools, taps, thread gauges, and measuring equipment.
Perform complex fabrication processes using manual or automated systems, including moderate- and high-complexity operations according to written instructions.
Conduct product testing using test equipment, including high-pressure burst testing, and maintain weldment cleaning equipment in accordance with written documents.
Document test results on data sheets or in an electronic data collection system.
Complete certifications for fabrication inspection processes, including braze, solder, and weld.
Use complex measurement equipment and techniques for aneroid production.
Follow product quality requirements and non-conforming material processes; report findings and generate non-conforming hardware documentation.
Support the team and Engineering with inspection and rework.
Identify and communicate potential work-instruction discrepancies or updates, as well as opportunities for troubleshooting instructions and process aids.
Troubleshoot moderate issues involving pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems without supervision.
Assist the support team with on-time delivery and problem-solving activities.
Participate in improvement opportunities that reduce lead time, save costs, eliminate waste, or improve safety.
Learn and train where applicable, and engage in self-development programs.
Perform routine maintenance and help maintain a clean and safe work environment.