MIG​/TIG Welder; 1st Shift

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Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a MIG/TIG Welder (1st Shift). The hourly rate for this position is $24 plus a $1/hour shift differential. Salary information provided is a general guideline; final compensation will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Hours:

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

• Health benefits and vacation time – available on day one.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid bi‑weekly pay.
• Career progression opportunities across departments and increased compensation.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance program, wellness reimbursement, and more.

• MIG and TIG welding.
• Perform work from manufacturing information, bills of material, written and/or oral instructions.
• Utilize manufacturing information to determine necessary parts, inventory, jigs/fixtures, and obtain materials from stock areas.
• Provide assistance to sheet metal fabricators/operators as required.
• Be responsible for delivering material to/from workstations using material handling equipment, positioning work material on the work surface, and ensuring correct parts and documentation reach the next process timely.
• Operate spot welders and interface with robotic welding.
• Complete necessary preparation steps such as wiping, degreasing, deburring, or grinding of components.
• Pick up and place scrap in appropriate containers; documentation/record keeping may be required.
• Operate spot welders, arc welders, cutting torch, power grinder, power sanders, hand tools, bandsaws, drills, temporary fixturing devices, jigs and fixtures, and other metal‑fabrication equipment as directed.
• Inspect parts periodically or as directed utilizing manufacturing information such as drawings/blueprints, make necessary adjustments, keep accurate piece count and other records, and inform supervisor of any quality problems.
• Maintain equipment such as welding electrodes, oiling/greasing, machine settings, changing tooling; complete maintenance check sheets and inform supervisor or maintenance personnel of any problems.
• Perform other duties as required, including flexing to other departments.

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year of MIG and TIG welding experience or a technical diploma or certification in welding from an accredited institution.
• No relocation benefit is offered; only candidates residing within 50 miles of the work location will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographic limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

• Experience demonstrating proficiency of welding techniques, shop blueprint/drawing comprehension, and shop math skills.
• Minimum of two (2) years of welding experience.

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Able to move material as needed using material handling carts (push/pull 50 lbs).
• Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Team player and able to collaborate with others to complete work assignments per customer orders.
• Willingness to participate in training opportunities.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

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