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Welder - 2nd Shift

2 days ago Asheville, NC

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Welder - 2nd Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.

The core hours are Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am.

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 Welder will perform production GMAW welding operations on formed sheet metal structural and non-structural weld group assemblies.

In this function you will:
• Observe all safety rules and hygiene regulations
• Perform welding per engineering specification
• Operate equipment/machinery to produce parts
• Interpret work orders including written, Kanban cards, and drawings
• Build weld group kits from BOM's
• Maintain necessary tools and materials for continuous operation
• Inspect final component against work specifications
• Complete necessary paperwork and system transactions
• Perform necessary operator maintenance on machining and fabrication equipment
• Provide on-the-job training for new operators
• Perform TPM and 5S+ responsibilities daily
• Place scrap in appropriate containers
• Complete any other assigned tasks from management

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution is 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, 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 the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. the geographical area limitation.
• Previous experience in Fabrication
• Demonstrated welding ability/knowledge - A welding demonstration is required
• Welding certificate or diploma from accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience reading calipers and tape measures/scales
• Previous experience reading blueprints

Position Criteria:

• Able to lift 35 pounds - waist, shoulder, overhead
• Proven history of safe work habits
• Must be able to work effectively without direct supervision
• Computer skills - Microsoft Office, Internet, etc.
• Must be able to work overtime - weekdays and weekends

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. 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.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Asheville, NC
Job ID: Eaton-62862Arden
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-15T18:43:04

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)