Ducting Welder - 2nd Shift (Relocation)

Eaton; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eaton in Beltsville, MD is seeking a Ducting Welder for the 2nd shift with relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates. The role focuses on GTAW welding of duct assemblies in the Aerospace-related manufacturing environment.

Core hours are 2 pm–10 pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime opportunities. Pay is $38.50 per hour plus a 10% shift premium for 2nd shift, with relocation support for those outside 50 miles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or welding degree/certification.
• 1+ year GTAW on Inconel and/or Stainless, .020–.125 in thickness, or welding degree/certification.
• U.S. export regulations require U.S. person status for this role.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate details and duct assemblies by scribing, cutting, and grinding to tight tolerances per blueprint.
• Weld using GTAW on Inconel, Stainless Steel, and possibly titanium alloys (.020”–.125”).
• Ensure quality through visual inspection and measurement with gauges and hand tools.
• Provide onboarding and training support for new hires when needed.
• Participate in 5S+ and safe work practices initiatives.

Skills

Visual inspection methods

Read blueprint drawings

Lift 45 lbs

Stand 8 hours

AWS D17.1 Certification

Machine controls adjustment

Hand/arm steady

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding degree/certification

Job description

Requisition ID75961-Posted10/23/2026

Eaton’s IS AER FEDdivision is currently seeking aDucting Welder - 2nd Shift (Relocation) to join our team in Beltsville, MD! Relocation assistance is being offered to candidates that live more than 50 miles from the work location.

The core hours are 2 pm - 10 pm, Monday - Friday. There are opportunities for overtime.

The hourly rate for this position is$38.50 per hour + 10% shift premium for working 2nd shift.

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.

Eaton's Beltsville, MD manufacturing facility is home to 400+ innovative team members driving advancements in aerospace technology. The products built here power hundreds of military and commercial aircraft, with a focus on reliability, weight reduction, and fuel efficiency. From contributing to the Mars Rover to protecting the Declaration of Independence, and keeping passengers safe and comfortable in flight—our work makes a real-world impact. We’re proud to set the standard for engineering excellence while developing next-generation solutions for the future of aviation. If you’re looking for meaningful, exciting work where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to join us!

What you’ll do:

The Ducting Welder is responsible for performing Manual Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) on various alloys to fabricate duct assemblies within the Aerospace Industry.

In this role, you will:

• Fabricate details and duct assemblies by scribing, cutting, and grinding to tight tolerances per blueprint. (90%)
• Weld using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) on Inconel, Stainless Steel, and possibly titanium alloys having a thickness range of .020” to .125” per AWS D17.1. (10%)
• Ensure quality of parts through visual inspection and physical measurement using a variety of hand tools and gauges.
• Provide mentorship and onboarding support for new hires and provide training support when needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities including 5S+ activities, and engage in safe work practices by wearing PPE, following work instructions, and reporting unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Gas Tungsten Arc welding on Inconel and/or Stainless with thickness ranging from .020 to .125 OR completion of a welding degree/certification from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in Gas Tungsten Arc welding on Inconel and/or Stainless with thickness ranging from .020 to .125.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of visual weld inspection methods including use of instruments to aid in the inspection process.
• Ability to read/interpret engineering and blueprint drawings.
• Ability to lift up to 45lbs on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand 8 hours a day with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Certification to AWS specification D17.1.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact specifications.
• Ability to keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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