Regs Tank Fab Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits effective day one

Retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance program

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Nacogdoches, TX is seeking a Regs Tank Fab Machine Operator on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.). The role involves operating welding machines, presses, and related fabrication equipment, with overtime may be required.

The position offers an hourly compensation of $21.00 plus a $1.35 shift premium, with comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans, parental leave, educational assistance, and wellness options.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to operate industrial welding and fabrication equipment.
• Must understand safety, quality, and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate welding machines, presses, shears, brakes, flanges and expanders.
• Position and handle transformer tanks on overhead conveyors.
• Monitor and maintain the paint booth; apply paint and verify temperatures.
• Move materials with hoists and overhead cranes; perform routine maintenance.
• Follow 5S+ housekeeping and safety procedures, participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Machine operation

Welding

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

No education required

Tools

Welding equipment

Overhead cranes

Hand tools

Paint booth equipment

Job description

Regs Tank Fab Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Location: Nacogdoches, TX. Core hours Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Overtime may be mandatory at times. Compensation: hourly rate $21.00 plus $1.35 shift premium. Salaries based on skills and experience.

Benefits

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance program.
• Wellness reimbursement.

What you’ll do:

• Set up, adjust, and operate various welding machines, presses, shears, brakes, flanges and expanders.
• Perform tasks across various work centers including bottom welding (with perforated LVB holes), projection welding (with LVB holes), seam welding (with flanging), layout (with rod stacking), horn presses, hanging, cover punching, paint booth operations, and tank unhang procedures.
• Receive training in safe chemical handling, proper disposal of waste materials, and adherence to safety, quality, and operating instructions.
• Position, hang and remove transformer tanks and associated parts from a powered overhead conveyor line.
• Manually handle medium‑heavy weight materials, and operate hoists and other material‑handling equipment, including powered industrial trucks.
• Monitor and maintain the automatic paint booth; manually apply paint to hard‑to‑reach parts, add paint as needed, conduct titration tests for chemical balance, and verify paint cure and dry‑off oven temperatures.
• Conduct routine machine maintenance and follow specified lists (oven pick list, PQP, VOP, IDP, verbal instructions), operate welding equipment (MIG wire feed) and use manual and powered hand tools with simple measuring devices.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
• Actively participate in problem‑solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Achieve and maintain target production rates or output levels, ensuring efficient operations and meeting organizational goals.
• Adhere to safety protocols, efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Level: No education required.

Years and Area of Experience: Relevant experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions as required.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment, welding equipment, and hand tools.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without accommodations.

Skills

• Demonstrates effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic; understands written and verbal work instructions and upholds Eaton’s values and philosophy.

Position Success Criteria

• Environmental Factors: Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined:
• Hand/Arm: Gloves, Over the Elbow Sleeves.
• Eye/Face: Safety Glasses.
• Ear: Ear plugs.
• Foot: Steel Toe, Metatarsal Guards.
• Work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.

EEO Statement

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