Fabricator Operator (1st Shift)

Eaton; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Fabricator Operator (1st Shift) at the Fayetteville, NC plant. The role involves drilling, tapping, sanding, riveting, grinding, spot welding, powder coating, and line loading tasks, with opportunities to assist higher-level operators.

Core hours are Monday through Thursday 5:15 AM to 3:45 PM. The position offers an hourly wage of $18.40, competitive benefits, and potential growth within the division.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Residence within 50 miles of the work location; no relocation benefit offered.
• Eaton does not sponsor immigration status for this position (no CPT/OPT/STEM OPT/visa support).

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication tasks such as drill, tap, sand, rivet, grind, spot weld, shear, apply powder paint, solder, and operate punch presses.
• Load/unload paint line and assist in upkeep/maintenance of equipment.
• Follow manufacturing information and BOMs to obtain parts, inventory, and fixtures.
• Support higher-level fabricators and operators as directed.
• Transport materials between workstations using handling equipment and ensure documentation accuracy.

Skills

Precision measuring tools

Blueprints/drawings

Equipment operation troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Punch presses

Spot welders

Powder coating equipment

Job description

Career Opportunities: Fabricator Operator (1st Shift) (75852)

Requisition ID75852-Posted10/21/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCADdivision is currently seeking aFabricator Operator (1st Shift) at our Fayetteville, NC plant! The hourly rate for this position is$18.40 per hour.

CORE HOURS: Monday through Thursday (5:15 AM- 3:45 PM)

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:

This Fabricator Operator will perform fabrication work such as drill, tap, sand, rivet, grind, spot weld, shear, apply powder paint, solder, operate punch presses, iron worker, stab welder, load/unload paint line, and assist in upkeep/maintenance of equipment. This person will assist higher level operators in their work as directed.

• Perform work from manufacturing information, bills of material, and written and oral instructions.
• Utilize manufacturing information, determine necessary parts/inventory, jigs/fixtures, and obtain materials from stock areas.
• Provide assistance to higher-level sheet metal fabricators / operators in performance of their duties
• Deliver material to/from workstations using material handling equipment, position work material on coil cradle / feeder. Ensure correct parts and matching documentation reach next process in a timely fashion.
• Complete necessary preparation work such as wiping, degreasing, de-burring, or grinding of components.
• Pick up and place scrap in appropriate containers. Documentation / record-keeping may be required.
• Operate spot-welders, punch presses and other metal-fabrication equipment as directed. Inspect parts periodically or as directed utilizing manufacturing information such as drawings / blueprints, make necessary adjustments as required. Keep accurate piece count and other applicable records. Apply powder paint and shear various types of material to proper size. Inform Supervisor of any quality problems.
• Maintenance of equipment such as dressing of welding electrodes, oiling/greasing, machine settings, changing of tooling, and minor adjustments may be necessary. Complete necessary maintenance check sheets and inform Supervisor and / or Maintenance personnel of any problems

Position Criteria:

• Sufficient proficiency with precision-measuring equipment such as calipers, tape measures, and micrometers. Hand tools will be utilized such as screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, drills, grinders, portable bandsaws, files, power hand tools, drill presses, and air-driven hand tools
• Demonstrated proficiency with drawings or blueprints.
• Demonstrated proficiency of general operation and troubleshooting of the equipment

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year manufacturing experience

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