Welder- Technician IV-2nd Shift
About The Position
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
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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)
Responsibilities
- Set up and perform metal joining and cutting operations on ferrous and nonferrous metals
- Promote a safe work environment
- Maintain expected job progress
- Work from manufacturing information, sketches, drawings, verbal or written instructions, or prototypes
- Weld parts using proper machine settings
- Manually position components in correct welding sequence
- Ensure quality by measuring finished parts
- Follow detailed instructions to ensure precision and maintain structural integrity of welds
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot welding equipment issues
Benefits
- 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.
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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
