Fabrication Technician IV (Robot Weld) - 2nd Shift
About the role
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Fabrication Technician IV (Robot Weld) - 2nd Shift at our Hodges, SC facility. This role will operate, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic welding systems. This role requires hands-on experience with robotic weld cells, welding processes, and the ability to adjust robot paths and programs in real-time.
Schedule
The core hours are 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
Pay
The rate for this position is $22.83 per hour + $1 per hour shift premium. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain robotic welding systems (6-axis robots, welding cells)
- Modify robot paths, touch-ups, and offsets to ensure weld quality.
- Perform basic robot programming and troubleshooting.
- Work with maintenance/engineering to resolve automation issues.
- Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on machinery such as oiling, manual clamp adjustments, and clamp/finger replacement.
- Utilize calipers, gauges, or other measuring devices to ensure engineering standards.
- Comply with the environment, health, and safety guidelines.
- Sustain 5S+ in area.
- Be responsible for following all safety policies and procedures, complying with WSRA’s, and wearing proper PPE.
- Any safety issue identified should be reported immediately to team lead, supervisor, or manager.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in robotic welding or automated welding environments.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience setting up weld fixtures and tooling.
- Troubleshooting experience with robotic systems and fixtures.
Skills
- Familiarity with ABB or similar welding robots.
- Knowledge of HMI
- Proficient in MIG, TIG, and/or braze welding.
- Understanding of robotic cell integration (sensors, safety systems).
Additional Information
- Lifting up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Pushing and/or pulling up to 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Fine motor skills, typing, pushing buttons, etc.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, lift, carry, grip, reach at or above shoulder level, and use hands to handle and feel with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination
Benefits
Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.