Welder (3rd Shift)

Eaton; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Nevada is seeking a Welder (3rd Shift) with MIG/TIG welding experience. The role focuses on welding for the data/fabrication department, handling parts up to 50 pounds, reading engineering drawings, and performing setups and adjustments on welding equipment.

Core hours are 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with a $28.07 per hour base wage plus a $1 shift premium. Health benefits and further education support are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year welding experience in a manufacturing environment (MIG/TIG).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand shop orders, BOM, and inspection sheets.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding for data/fabrication department and handle parts up to 50 pounds.
• Operate welding unit, make minor adjustments, and weld aluminum and steel.
• Read blueprints and shop drawings to identify welds and locations.
• Maintain shop floor LEAN practices and 5-S; participate in Kaizen events.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Measurement using tape measure

Job description

Requisition ID76687-Posted10/28/2026

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLDdivision is currently seeking aWelder (3rd Shift). The hourly rate for this position is$28.07 + $1 shift premiumper hour.

CORE HOURS: 10PM - 6:30AM

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits that we offer:

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

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 Welder position is primarily focused on Welding for our comm data/fabrication department. The Welder will handle materials and parts up to 50-pounds frequently throughout the shift.

• Perform simple repetitive tasks and assembly of parts and components
• Use bolts, screws, hand tools, clips and other fastening devices
• Operate welding unit, perform minor adjustments, and weld both aluminum and steel
• Work under close supervision and may work from models, samples, or engineering drawings
• Remove excess weld, slag, spatter, and rough spots from workpieces using grinders, brushes, chisels, or scrapers
• Support all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives including, but not limited to:
  • Maintain 5-S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) throughout shop floor and office areas
  • Track and sustain all visual management tools such as, but not limited to: layered audits, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) boards, and any additional LEAN tools that are deemed necessary to provide direction, goals and status to the shop floor
  • Encourage, support, and actively participate in Kaizen improvements and events throughout the facility, department, and area of responsibility
• Train on the following:
  • Introduction to material flow (set ups)
  • Understanding shop orders, part description, BOM, and inspection sheets
  • Understanding engineering drawings to identify location and types of welds
  • Operate welding units and make necessary adjustments
  • Operate machinery and presses safely & proficiently
  • Accurately read, interpret, & produce parts from blueprints and shop drawings
  • Identify different gauges and types of raw material
  • Accurately read tape measure, scales, & calipers
  • Understand lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts used by Eaton

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• 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
• Minimum of 1 year welding experience in a manufacturing environment (MIG/TIG)

Position Criteria:

• Accurately measure components and products utilizing tape measures & calipers
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Adjust and troubleshoot welding equipment
• Ability to identify defects and measure workpiece to ensure conformance
• Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with manufacturing fabrication
• Ability to weld aluminum and steel
• Experience with high volume, fast paced welding

Skills:

Physical Demands:

• Able to regularly lift 50 pounds without assistance. Occasionally lift more than 50 lbs. with assistance
• Repetitive lifting and movement of small and large products / components
• Exposure to high noise level
• Exposure to high traffic areas with forklift activity
• Work environment exposes to oils, lubricants, and solvents

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