Welder - in Sherman

Job Description

Eaton's ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking an Industrial Welder Aluminum - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $26.28 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.

As a Welder you will be responsible for welding assemblies and components using welding equipment. You will interpret drawings and shop orders to perform welding operations accurately and efficiently, ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.

• Set up, understand, and proficiently operate all welding equipment.
• Troubleshoot various machine problems and resolve them appropriately.
• Identify and tag shop orders with product and retrieve/enter data into the system.
• Ensure quality and proper documentation on all parts.
• Maintain components and supplies as required to operate efficiently.
• Weld components based on print specifications.
• Perform 5S & Continuous Improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Using blueprints, be able to fabricate and fit large enclosures.

• Ability to weld TIG and MIG in all positions.
• Ability to work independently of others.

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Working knowledge of operations, including TIG, MIG of aluminum and/or stainless steel.

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position; only candidates currently residing within the immediate geographical area of Sherman, TX will be considered.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Spot‑welding experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Solid math skills; analytical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to read, interpret blueprints and use simple measuring tools.
• Ability to TIG weld aluminum.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. alone occasionally to frequently, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance occasionally by stooping, reaching, bending.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays and up to 12 hours in a shift, as needed by the business.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift (eight to twelve hours) and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to read blueprints and use simple measuring tools.
• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and pay close attention to detail.
• Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product.
• Ability to reach, grasp and manipulate.
• Requires PPE to include safety glasses, safety‑toe shoes, ear protection, cut‑resistant sleeves, and any other PPE required by the position.
• Environment exposure includes sharp objects, pinch points, oil, sparks.

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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. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.