Metal Fab Technician

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Metal Fab Technician to join our Fibrebond team in Minden, LA! If you're interested in manufacturing and eager to learn, this could be a great opportunity to grow with us.

The core hours average 54 per week (including overtime) between 6 am - 4:30 pm.

The hourly range for this position is $16.50-$20.33 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:

The Metal Fabrication Technician uses a variety of saws, presses, and shop equipment to cut, shape, and prepare raw materials to specified lengths, angles, and tolerances. This role supports fabrication and welding operations by preparing materials, finishing parts, and ensuring components are staged and ready for downstream processes, while following Eaton’s safety and quality standards.

Fibrebond, an Eaton company, designs and manufactures pre integrated modular buildings and power enclosures that protect mission critical equipment for data center, industrial, utility, and communications customers. Headquartered in Minden, Louisiana, Fibrebond is known for its engineered to order solutions that support complex infrastructure projects across North America. In 2025, Fibrebond was acquired by Eaton, expanding Eaton’s modular solutions portfolio while preserving Fibrebond’s strong engineering expertise, customer focus, and manufacturing operations in  this function you will:

Read and interpret MF and MFP work orders and related documentation

Locate, organize, and transport raw materials to workstations using overhead cranes and material‑handling equipment

Cut and press materials to specification using manual and PLC‑controlled saws, shear presses, and punch presses

Layout, drill, and punch holes and shapes per prints and specifications

Use grinders, hand tools, and other equipment to finish fabricated parts, deburr edges, and clean components

Stage fabricated parts for transfer to welding or additional processing steps

Assist welders with setup and preparation of components for welding operations

Operate spot/stud welding equipment as required

Complete required documentation for work orders and submit to shop administration

Perform basic cleanup and routine maintenance on shop equipment and work areas

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace by following safety procedures and housekeeping standards

Complete programming and machining of various products

Qualifications:

Required (Basic)

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

Willingness and ability to be trained

No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Minden, LA facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience reading tape measures, work orders, or blueprints

Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices (e.g., grinder, saw, tape measure)

Experience with computer programing and process

Skills:

Ability to work overtime as required

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, twist, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and use both hands to lift and position materials, with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to ascend and descend ladders as needed

Ability to work outdoors in seasonal temperatures throughout the year Ability to work in dusty environments

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Clear vision with or without corrective lenses

Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions

Ability to maintain confidentiality of trade secrets and proprietary information#LI-SK1

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