Fabrication / Welder - Immediate Hire

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Welder Technician III to join our Fibrebond team in Minden, LA!
The hourly rate for this position is $24.20 per hour.
The Welder Technician III is responsible for setting up and performing advanced metal joining and cutting operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including steel, aluminum, and cast metals, with or without fixtures. This role supports fabrication and welding of structural assemblies, telecommunications shelters, skids, and other modular product lines in support of plant operations, while meeting Eaton's quality and safety standards.
Fibrebond, an Eaton company, designs and manufactures pre integrated modular buildings and power enclosures that protect mission critical equipment for data center, industrial, utility, and communications customers. Headquartered in Minden, Louisiana, Fibrebond is known for its engineered to order solutions that support complex infrastructure projects across North America. In 2025, Fibrebond was acquired by Eaton, expanding Eaton's modular solutions portfolio while preserving Fibrebond's strong engineering expertise, customer focus, and manufacturing operations in Louisiana.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to perform advanced welding and fabrication of structural and mechanical components, including floors, walls, roofs, and assemblies
Set up and operate welding equipment to perform MIG welding and other required welding processes across plant operations
Perform high-quality welds and fabrication tasks in accordance with blueprint requirements and supervisor direction
Grind, finish, inspect, and clean welds to ensure quality, accuracy, and conformance to specifications
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following safety procedures, performing housekeeping duties, and supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
Communicate effectively by reporting equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, or irregularities to leadership
High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Welding certifications in basic welding and MIG welding from a technical college or equivalent program from an accredited institution.
Prior welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including sheet metal fabrication using standard punch and bend tooling and processes
No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Minden, LA facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. 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.
Experience welding complex structural assemblies or fabricated components
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and exercise good judgment with strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality of trade secrets, processes, and customer information
Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding helmet, protective eyewear, and steel-toed boots
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing diagrams, drawings, and operating instruction

#All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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.