Welder - Submarine Building

Eaton's ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Welder. The core hours are 6:15am to 2:45pm. The hourly rate for this position is 27.17 per hour.

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 position is primarily focused on Welding for our cable tray department. The Welder will direct and assist Assembler II's with assembling ladders as well as welding the cable tray ladders and fittings. The Welder will handle materials and parts up to 50-pounds frequently throughout the shift.

Perform simple repetitive tasks and assembly of parts and components

Use bolts, screws, hand tools, clips and other fastening devices

Operate welding unit, perform minor adjustments, and weld both aluminum and steel

Work under close supervision and may work from models, samples, or engineering drawings

Remove excess weld, slag, spatter, and rough spots from workpieces using grinders, brushes, chisels, or scrapers

Support all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives including, but not limited to:

Maintain 5-S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) throughout shop floor and office areas

Track and sustain all visual management tools such as, but not limited to: layered audits, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) boards, and any additional LEAN tools that are deemed necessary to provide direction, goals and status to the shop floor

Encourage, support, and actively participate in Kaizen improvements and events throughout the facility, department, and area of responsibility

Train on the following:

Introduction to material flow (set ups)

Understanding shop orders, part description, BOM, and inspection sheets

Understanding engineering drawings to identify location and types of welds

Operate welding units and make necessary adjustments

Operate machinery and presses safely & proficiently

Accurately read, interpret, & produce parts from blueprints and shop drawings

Identify different gauges and types of raw material

Accurately read tape measure, scales, & calipers

Understand lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts used by Eaton

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Reno, NV will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

A minimum of 1 year welding experience in a manufacturing environment (MIG/TIG)

Experience adjusting and troubleshooting welding equipment

Experience identifying defects and measuring workpiece to ensure conformance

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with manufacturing fabrication

Ability to weld aluminum and steel

Experience with high volume, fast paced welding

Skills:

Position Criteria:

Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure

Lift 50 pounds repeatedly

Accurately measure components and products utilizing tape measures & calipers

Ability to read engineering drawings

Physical Demands:

Able to regularly lift 50 pounds without assistance. Occasionally lift more than 50 lbs. with assistance

Repetitive lifting and movement of small and large products / components

Exposure to high noise level

Exposure to high traffic areas with forklift activity

Work environment exposes to oils, lubricants, and solvents

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