Ducting Welder - 2nd Shift

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is seeking a Ducting Welder for 2nd shift in Beltsville, MD. Core hours are 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional overtime opportunities. The hourly rate is $34.00 plus a 10% shift premium for second shift; actual compensation is based on skills, experience, qualifications, market and business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate details and duct assemblies by scribing, cutting, and grinding to tight tolerances per blueprint (90% of role).
• Perform manual Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) on Inconel, stainless steel, and possibly titanium alloys (thickness .020″–.125″) per AWS D17.1 (10% of role).
• Ensure part quality through visual inspection and physical measurement using hand tools and gauges.
• Provide mentorship and onboarding support for new hires; deliver training support as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities including 5S+.
• Engage in safe work practices: wear PPE, follow work instructions, report unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Gas Tungsten Arc welding on Inconel and/or stainless steel with thickness .020″–.125″, or completion of a welding degree/certification from an accredited institution.
• No employment immigration sponsorship or support (CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B, O‑1, E‑3, TN, I‑485 portability, etc.).
• No relocation benefit offered; only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Beltsville, MD will be considered (active‑duty military service members exempt from geographic limitation).
• Position requires access to export‑controlled information; applicant must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158).

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in Gas Tungsten Arc welding on Inconel and/or stainless steel with thickness .020″–.125″.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of visual weld inspection methods and use of inspection instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and blueprint drawings.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs regularly (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Ability to stand for 8 hours a day (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Certification to AWS D17.1 specification.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust machine controls to exact specifications.
• Ability to keep hand and arm steady while moving or holding position (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Pay

$34.00 per hour base rate + 10% second‑shift premium. Final compensation determined by candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market and business factors.

Schedule

2nd shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime opportunities available.

Benefits

Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and eligibility depend on factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Additional Requirements

• No visa sponsorship or immigration support provided.
• No relocation assistance; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Beltsville, MD (active‑duty military exempt).
• Must qualify as a U.S. person for export‑control compliance (citizen, national, green‑card holder, refugee, or asylee).