Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Fabrication Technician IV - 3rd Shift at our Hodges, SC facility.
The core hours are Monday through Friday from 11:30 pm - 7:30 am.
The rate for this position is $22.83 per hour + $1 per hour shift premium.
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 Tech (Robot Weld) will operate, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic welding systems. This role requires hands-on experience with robotic weld cells, welding processes, and the ability to adjust robot paths and programs in real-time.
In this function you will:• Operate and maintain robotic welding systems (6-axis robots, welding cells)
• Modify robot paths, touch-ups, and offsets to ensure weld quality.
• Perform basic robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Work with maintenance/engineering to resolve automation issues.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on machinery such as oiling, manual clamp adjustments, and clamp/finger replacement.
• Utilize calipers, gauges, or other measuring devices to ensure engineering standards.
• Comply with the environment, health, and safety guidelines.
• Sustain 5S+ in area.
• Be responsible for following all safety policies and procedures, complying with WSRA's, and wearing proper PPE. Any safety issue identified should be reported immediately to team lead, supervisor, or manager.
Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in robotic welding or automated welding environments.
- 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience setting up weld fixtures and tooling.
- Troubleshooting experience with robotic systems and fixtures.
Skills:- Familiarity with ABB or similar welding robots.
- Knowledge of HMI
- Proficient in MIG, TIG, and/or braze welding.
- Understanding of robotic cell integration (sensors, safety systems).
Additional Information:Physical Demands:- Lifting up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Pushing and/or pulling up to 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Fine motor skills, typing, pushing buttons, etc.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, lift, carry, grip, reach at or above shoulder level, and use hands to handle and feel with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination
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