Fabrication Technician I, 1st Shift

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Fabrication Technician I, 1st Shift. The rate for this position is $18.11 per hour. The core hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aluminum and copper busbars for assembly by operating manual presses, hand grinders, and taping bars prior to being sent to the Epoxy process.
• Gather material for work centers.
• Comply with the environment, health, and safety guidelines.
• Sustainment of 5S+ in area.
• Handle housing to be hole punched and cut and supporting taping processes.
• Operate press brakes according to manufacturing instructions and/or assist other operators while bending heavy or large parts on press brake.
• Tape bars based on order requirements to ensure that copper and/or aluminum is protected during the epoxy process.
• Utilize hand grinders to remove excess weld material and support loading and unloading the robotic welders.
• Assist in gathering all items, welded and single pieces, by shop order and monitor their location through the weld and then deliver to proper work centers.
• Work to established procedures, manufacturing information, drawings, blueprints, sketches, written or oral instructions from supervision or engineering.
• Use material handling equipment to move product and supplies.
• May lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally with assistance.
• Flex to other fabrication work areas as needed, including press brake, downdraft, masking, and housing punch.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum 3 months of manufacturing experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Minimum three (3) months of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle (e.g., forklift).
• Minimum 3 months of experience using hand and air tools.
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent preferred.

Position Criteria

• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus.

Physical Requirements

• Pushing and/or pulling up to 100 lbs.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Fine motor skills, typing, pushing buttons, etc.