Welder - 3rd Shift

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Welder for the 3rd shift. The role offers a base wage of $24/hour with a $1/hour shift premium and an additional $1 shift differential. Hours are 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Ongoing benefits and opportunities for cross-training are provided.

The Welder will perform MIG and TIG welding, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet quality standards. This position requires safety and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year MIG and TIG welding experience or a welding certificate/diploma.
• No relocation benefit; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the location; certain military exceptions.
• Eaton does not sponsor visa or work authorization for this position.

Responsibilities

• MIG and TIG welding per specifications.
• Read and follow manufacturing information, BOMs, and instructions.
• Prepare and handle materials, parts, jigs, and fixtures.
• Assist other fabricators and operators as needed.
• Transport materials and ensure correct parts and paperwork reach next process.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Welder - 3rd Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $24/hour + $1/hour shift premium per hour. Plus $1 Shift Differential.

Hours 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid Bi-Weekly
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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:

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Welder (3rd Shift). The hourly rate for this position is $24/hr + $1/hr shift differential per hour. 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.

Hours of work: 10:00PM - 6:30AM

In this function you will:

• MIG(Metal Inert Gas) and TIG(Tungsten Inert Gas) welding
• Perform work from manufacturing information, bills of material, written and/or oral instructions.
• Utilize manufacturing information, determine necessary parts/inventory, jigs/fixtures, and obtain materials from stock areas
• Provide assistance to other sheet metal fabricators / operators in performance of their duties as required
• Be responsible to deliver material to/from workstations using material handling equipment, position work material on work surface. Ensure correct parts and matching documentation reach next process in a timely fashion
• Operate spot welders and interface with robotic welding
• Complete necessary preparation steps 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, arc welders, cutting torch, power grinder, power sanders, hand-tools, bandsaws, drills, temporary fixturing devices, jigs and fixtures, 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. Inform Supervisor of any quality problems
• Be responsible for maintenance of equipment such as 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
• Perform other duties as required including flexing to other departments.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of one (1) year of MIG and TIG welding experience or a technical diploma or certification in welding 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 H1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience demonstrating proficiency of welding techniques, shop blueprint/drawing comprehension, and shop math skills
• Minimum of two (2) years of welding experience

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics, blueprints, and drawings
• Able to move material as needed using material handling carts (push/pull 50lbs)
• Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Team player and able to collaborate with others to effectively complete work assignments per customer orders
• Willingness to participate in training opportunities

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