Fabrication Technician II - 2nd Shift

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s ES AMER ARS division seeks a Fabrication Technician II - 2nd Shift at the Hodges, SC facility. Hours are 3:30 pm–11:30 pm, Monday–Friday. Base rate $20/hr plus $1/hr shift differential.

Eligible for variable incentive program. The role prepares busbars using presses, grinders, and taping equipment and may assist with material gathering. Responsibilities include maintaining 5S+ in the work area, data entry, SPC monitoring, and cross-training across fabrication areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Eaton will not sponsor visa or work authorization for this position.
• No relocation benefit; within 50-mile radius of Hodges, SC.
• 3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial environment.
• 3 months of fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual presses, hand grinders, and taping equipment to prepare aluminum and copper busbars.
• Gather materials for various work centers as needed.
• Follow EHS guidelines and maintain 5S+ standards in the work area.
• Enter information into the data collection system accurately and promptly.
• Use calipers, gauges, and other tools to verify parts meet specs to ±0.001 in.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and adjust clamps as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Data entry

EHS compliance

Measurement accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Weidamatics equipment

Optishear

Band saws

Drill presses

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Fabrication Technician II - 2nd Shift at our Hodges, SC facility.

The hours are Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm.

The rate for this position is $20.00 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential.

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 II prepares aluminum and copper busbars for assembly by operating manual presses, hand grinders, and taping equipment prior to the Epoxy process. This role may also assist with gathering materials for various work centers.

In This Role, You Will

• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines. Maintain 5S+ standards within the work area.
• Receive job assignments from the supervisor or through the production control system.
• Enter required information into the data collection system accurately and promptly. Interpret manufacturing documents, including sketches, drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Set up and operate heavy machinery, such as Weidamatics, Optishear, band saws, coil machines, and drill presses.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including oiling, manual clamp adjustments, and clamp/finger replacements.
• Frequently push or pull loads up to 100 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs without accommodation; use material handling equipment to move and position heavy materials safely.
• Maintain familiarity with all materials used in job tasks and follow Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions.
• Use calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools to verify components meet engineering specifications to ±0.001 in.
• Conduct statistical process control (SPC) monitoring on machinery as required.
• Flex across various fabrication areas, which may include Geka shear, coil machine, housing saw, accessory bending, press brake, downdraft, masking, and housing punch.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 3 months of fabrication experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle (e.g., forklift).
• Minimum of 3 months of experience utilizing Eaton system controls including material management.
• Minimum of 3 months of experience using hand and air tools.
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent.

Skills

• 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.

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