Sheet Metal Welder

Eaton CorporationSyracuse, NY
Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Sheet Metal Welder. The hourly rate for this position is $26.47 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.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
  • 2-3 years welding experience.
  • Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Syracuse, NY (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Fabricating background
  • Mig welding of steel and aluminum
  • Blueprint Reading

Responsibilities

  • Perform arc or acetylene welding of various parts.
  • Make adjustments as setting current; selecting electrodes, torch tips, flux, etc., to suit metal thickness, depth of penetration or size of piece; adjust pressure gauges to obtain flame setting.
  • Select filler rods to suit metal using care in puddling, avoiding pin holes, oxidization, brittleness, burning or excessive heat.
  • Block and clamp to maintain alignment, usually down hand welding, but may perform vertical and overhead welding as required working on various metals.
  • Weld dissimilar metals such as stainless steel and aluminum and perform various brazing.
  • Use heliarc welding and plasma cutting welding equipment.
  • Perform welding on Iron and Aluminum Castings as necessary.
  • Clean, grind, drill, patch sandblast, and shotblast castings using hand and power tools as necessary to prepare for welding.
  • Perform machine or hand torch burning of structural members or fabricated components as necessary.
  • Fabricate steel or aluminum panel racks of various sizes and weights.
  • Exercise care in the assembly of rigging and operation of overhead crane to move and position buss bars, rack frames, etc. during construction, and for transport of finished work out of department.
  • Operate fork truck as required or directed in performance of job duties.
  • Work from ladders or scaffolding as necessary.
  • May fabricate welding fixtures as directed to facilitate work.
  • Cut and strip wires and solder to electrical contacts.
  • Grind Iron and Aluminum castings when required.
  • Report all unusual conditions to the supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area following standard practices and prescribed procedures.
  • Wear protective equipment, including air pac, as prescribed.
  • Duties involve application of some specialized knowledge and experience and the use of judgment to plan and perform sequence of operations or procedures within limits of standard or recognized methods and established precedent.

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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