Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Fabrication Technician II, 1st Shift in Hodges, SC

The rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. The core hours are Monday though Friday from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm.

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:

The Fabrication Technician II prepares aluminum and copper busbars for assembly by operating manual presses, hand grinders, and taping equipment prior to the Epoxy process. This role may also assist with gathering materials for various work centers.

• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines.Maintain 5S+ standards within the work area.
• Receive job assignments from the supervisor or through the production control system.
• Enter required information into the data collection system accurately and promptly.Interpret manufacturing documents, including sketches, drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Set up and operate heavy machinery, such as Weidamatics, Optishear, band saws, coil machines, and drill presses.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including oiling, manual clamp adjustments, and clamp/finger replacements.
• Frequently push or pull loads up to 100 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs with or without accomodation; use material handling equipment to move and position heavy materials safely.
• Maintain familiarity with all materials used in job tasks and follow Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions.
• Use calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools to verify components meet engineering specifications to ±0.001 in.
• Conduct 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.

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 equivalent (GED) required.
• 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 is provided for this position. Applicants must reside within a 50 mile radius of Hodges, SC. 

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: 

• Ability to push and/or pull up to 100 lbs and lift up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills, including typing, pressing buttons, and operating equipment or controls.
• 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  

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. 

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