Weld Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Troy Township (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day one

Retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance program

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Troy, IL is seeking a Weld Technician for 2nd Shift to ensure high‑quality welded components. You will read engineering drawings and welding symbols, perform quality inspections, and collaborate with a cross‑functional team of welders to meet stringent specifications.

The role requires at least six months in a manufacturing environment; candidates should reside within 50 miles of Troy, IL, and sponsorship is not offered. Shift hours are 3:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six (6) months’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Eaton will not sponsor CPT/OPT/STEM OPT or related immigration programs.
• No relocation benefit; candidates within 50 miles of Troy, IL will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure weld integrity and product standards.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Interpreting welding symbols

Quality inspections

Tape measure & calipers

Team collaboration

Tools

Robot welders

AutoMig equipment

Hand welders

Progressive welders

Job description

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Weld Technician — 2nd Shift at our Troy, IL facility! The core hours are Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

The hourly rate for this position is $25.44 per hour, plus a $0.50 shift differential.

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.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

The Welding Technician will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and precision of welded components. The technician will be responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints and welding symbols, participating in quality inspections, and collaborating within a cross‑functional team of skilled welders.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure weld integrity and product standards.

Equipment used in this role includes robotic welders, hand welders, progressive welders, and AutoMig welding equipment.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of six (6) months’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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 benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Troy, IL will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Welding Experience
• Welding Certification

Skills

Position Success Criteria:

• Must be able to use a tape measure and calipers.
• Must be able to wear PPE, including helmets, aprons, sleeves, gloves.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.