Fabrication Technician I (1st Shift)

Eaton; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable incentive program

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Fabrication Technician I (1st Shift) in Hodges, SC. You will prepare aluminum and copper busbars for assembly, using manual presses, hand grinders, and taping bars for epoxy processing, while upholding safety and 5S+ standards.

The role offers a $18.11 hourly wage, a Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm schedule, and eligibility for a variable incentive program. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good problem-solving and communication abilities needed.
• Ability to plan and organize workflow in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aluminum and copper busbars for assembly using manual presses and hand grinders.
• Tape bars for epoxy processes and assist with material handling.
• Operate press brakes and support other operators as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines and sustain 5S+ in the work area.
• Move parts and materials with handling equipment and assist with inbound/outbound duties.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Air tools

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Fabrication Technician I (1st Shift).

The rate for this position is $18.11 per hour. The core hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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 Fabrication Technician I will prepare aluminum and copper busbars for assembly by operating manual presses, hand grinders, and taping bars prior to being sent to the Epoxy process. This role may also be responsible for gathering material for work centers.

• Comply with the environment, health, and safety guidelines.
• Sustainment of 5S+ in area.
• Handling of housing to be hole punched and cut and supporting taping processes.
• Operate press brakes according to manufacturing instructions and/or assist other operators while bending heavy or large parts on press brake.
• Tape bars based on order requirements to ensure that copper and/or aluminum is protected during the epoxy process.
• Utilize hand grinders to remove excess weld material and support loading and unloading the robotic welders.
• Assist in gathering all items, welded and single pieces, by shop order and monitor their location through the weld and then deliver to proper work centers.
• Work to established procedures, manufacturing information, drawings, blueprints, sketches, written or oral instructions from supervision or engineering.
• Use material handling equipment to move product and supplies. May lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally with assistance.
• Flex to other fabrication work areas as needed, including press brake, downdraft, masking, and housing punch.

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 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.
• No relocation is provided for this position. Applicants must reside within a 50 mile radius of Hodges, SC. Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement

Preferred

• Minimum 3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Minimum three (3) months of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle (e.g., forklift)
• Minimum 3 months of experience using hand and air tools
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent

Position Criteria

• Proven problem‑solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus

Physical Requirements (with Or Without Accommodation)

• Pushing and/or pulling up to 100 lbs.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Fine motor skills, typing, pushing buttons, etc.

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