Welder (3rd Shift)

Eaton Corporation • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is hiring a Welder for its comm data/fabrication department. The role focuses primarily on welding and assembly work, including welding aluminum and steel, operating welding units, and making minor equipment adjustments. The position works under close supervision and may use models, samples, engineering drawings, blueprints, and shop documents. It involves frequently handling parts and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and standing continuously during the shift. Core hours are 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The hourly rate is $28.07, plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential.

The role also supports facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives, including maintaining 5-S practices and visual management tools, and participating in Kaizen improvements and events. Training covers material flow and setups, shop orders and inspection documents, weld identification on engineering drawings, welding equipment and adjustments, safe machinery and press operation, blueprint interpretation, raw material identification, measurement tools, and Eaton’s lean manufacturing concepts.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing environment, using MIG and/or TIG.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to accurately measure components and products using tape measures and calipers.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Ability to adjust and troubleshoot welding equipment.
• Ability to identify defects and measure workpieces to ensure conformance.
• Ability to stand continuously during the working shift.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Must be within a 50-mile radius of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
• Eaton does not offer immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing fabrication experience.
• Ability to weld aluminum and steel.
• Experience with high-volume, fast-paced welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple, repetitive tasks and assemble parts and components.
• Use bolts, screws, hand tools, clips, and other fastening devices.
• Operate welding units, make minor adjustments, and weld aluminum and steel.
• Work under close supervision and use models, samples, or engineering drawings as needed.
• Remove excess weld, slag, spatter, and rough spots using grinders, brushes, chisels, or scrapers.
• Maintain 5-S practices throughout shop-floor and office areas.
• Track and sustain visual management tools, including layered audits and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) boards.
• Encourage, support, and participate in Kaizen improvements and events.
• Handle materials and parts weighing up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the shift.
• Measure components and products and identify defects to ensure conformance.

Benefits

• Health benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance program.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Health and welfare benefits and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed