Powder Coat Fabrication Technician, Weekend Shift

Powder Coat Fabrication Technician, Weekend Shift

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Powder Coat Fabrication Technician for the weekend shift. The rate for this position is $18.11 per hour. The hours are Friday through Sunday from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm. This role includes a weekend shift premium, providing 40 hours of pay for a 36-hour schedule. 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.

What You'll Do:

In the Fabrication Technician – Powder Coat position, you will be responsible for loading and unloading materials onto the powder-coat line and may also operate the powder-coat booth. Your duties include applying powder to parts according to customer specifications, inspecting finished work to ensure it meets all quality and customer standards, and maintaining high performance to achieve production and quality targets.

• Foster a safe, engaged, and inclusive workplace by following all company policies, using required personal protective equipment, operating equipment safely, and completing assigned 5S tasks.
• Use travel documents, blueprints, and written or verbal instructions to load, unload, set up, and operate the powder-coat line.
• Maintain expected progress within your assigned area and communicate any issues or concerns in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and conduct root-cause analysis when quality or production challenges occur.
• Verify product quality by measuring finished parts using tape measures and/or calipers, performing visual inspections, identifying nonconforming components, and troubleshooting defects.
• Cross-train in additional tasks and provide support to other team members or functions as needed.

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications:

Basic:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred:

• Experience reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams, drawings, or operating instructions.
• Experience using measuring devices such as tape measures and calipers.
• Experience working with Eaton systems, including DMM and AS400.

Position Criteria:

• Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive abilities, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and teams in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as business needs require.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools, step ladders, and cranes to assemble products and verify quality in a Lean environment.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands for handling and feeling.
• Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push/pull 50 lbs. or more with or without accommodation.
• Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to noise and frequent exposure to dust while performing job duties.

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