Fabrication Technician II (2nd Shift)

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Fabrication Technician II (2nd Shift) at our Hodges, SC facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepares aluminum and copper busbars for assembly by operating manual presses, hand grinders, and taping equipment prior to the Epoxy process.
• May assist with gathering materials for various work centers.
• Complies with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines.
• Maintains 5S+ standards within the work area.
• Receives job assignments from the supervisor or through the production control system.
• Enters required information into the data collection system accurately and promptly.
• Interprets manufacturing documents, including sketches, drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Sets up and operates heavy machinery, such as Weidamatics, Optishear, band saws, coil machines, and drill presses.
• Performs routine machine maintenance, including oiling, manual clamp adjustments, and clamp/finger replacements.
• Frequently pushes or pulls loads up to 100 lbs. and lifts up to 50 lbs without accomodation; uses material handling equipment to move and position heavy materials safely.
• Maintains familiarity with all materials used in job tasks and follows Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions.
• Uses calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools to verify components meet engineering specifications to ±0.001 in.
• Conducts statistical process control (SPC) monitoring on machinery as required.
• Flex across various fabrication areas, which may include Geka shear, coil machine, housing saw, accessory bending, press brake, downdraft, masking, and housing punch.

Qualifications

• Basic: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Preferred Qualifications: 3 months of industrial manufacturing experience, 3 months of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle (e.g., forklift), 3 months of experience using hand and pneumatic (air) tools, South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent.

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.