Welder (3rd Shift) - Cable Tray

Welder - 3rd Shift

Eaton's ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Welder - 3rd Shift at our Reno, NV facility! The hourly rate for this position is $28.07 per hour + $1 per hour shift differential. The core hours are 10:00pm to 6:30am. 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.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What You'll Do:

The Welder position is primarily focused on Welding for our cable tray department. The Welder will direct and assist Assembler II's with assembling ladders as well as welding the cable tray ladders and fittings. The Welder will handle materials and parts up to 50-pounds frequently throughout the shift.

• Perform simple repetitive tasks using bolts, screws, clips, hand tools, and other fastening devices.
• Operate welding units for aluminum and steel; making minor adjustments as needed.
• Remove excess weld and imperfections using grinders, brushes, chisels, or scrapers.
• Work under close supervision using models, samples, or engineering drawings.
• Support Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives including, but not limited to 5S and visual management tools.
• Participate in Kaizen events and improvement activities across the facility.
• Train on material flow, shop orders, BOM and inspection sheets.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprint, and shop drawings accurately.
• Operate welding units, machinery, and presses safely and proficiently.
• Identify raw material types and gauges; using measuring tools like tape measures, scales, and calipers.
• Understand and apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year welding experience in a manufacturing environment (MIG/TIG).
• Experience adjusting and troubleshooting welding equipment.
• Experience identifying defects and measure workpiece to ensure conformance.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Reno, NV, 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 H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with manufacturing fabrication
• Experience with high volume, fast paced welding

Skills & Work Environment:

• Ability to weld aluminum and steel
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasionally lift more than 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to repetitive lift and move small and large products / components with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to accurately measure components and products utilizing tape measures & calipers.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Ability to stand on feet continuously during working shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Exposure to high noise level
• Exposure to high traffic areas with forklift activity
• Work environment exposes to oils, lubricants, and solvents