Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Welder - 3rd Shift.
The hours for this role are 10pm - 5am
The hourly rate for this position is $29.12 + $3/hour shift premium 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.
Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
Eaton’s CPS division is currently seeking a Welder – 3rd Shift for our Santa Ana, CA location. We are a leader in the design and production of critical power distribution products for many specific segments. The Welder – 3rd Shift role offers a 32.5 hour work week with a $3/hour shift premium. Hours are 10:00pm – 5:00am and will start Monday night and go until Saturday morning. 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Full Benefits, 401k plan, PTO, and paid holidays is offered to you day one of employment.
The hourly rate for this position is $29.12 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.
The Welder timely and accurately builds Transformer sub-assemblies and assemblies to customer specifications using mechanical or power hand tools, machines, gauges, soldering and brazing equipment.
In this function you will:
-Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to build sub-assemblies and assemblies
-Use heavy industrial equipment, including cranes, fabrication, welding and brazing equipment
-Provide assistance to other sheet metal fabricators / operators in performance of their duties as required. Be responsible for visual inspections of material before and after assembly
-Use various fixtures, gauges, hand tools, power tools, MIG welders to assemble, adjust, or repair product
-Inspect completed assemblies to ensure compliance with quality standards and making necessary adjustments when required in order to meet quality goals Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion
-Adhere to company, environmental, health, safety rules and regulations Provide process and safety improvement idea.
-Observe all health/hygiene and safety policies as directed and specified.
-Ensure machines and tools are properly calibrated and perform housekeeping duties as necessary using the principles of 5S+
Required (Basic):
-High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
-Completed welding, brazing, MIG, or aluminum welding certifications
-Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
-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
Preferred:
-6 months experience in welding, and brazing
-Experience in manufacturing, production, packaging or construction, or equivalent education
-Previous experience with standard operating procedures
-Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the mechanical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility
-Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures, drawings, and bills of material
-Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime, willingness to flex to different areas or local plants as needed
-Ability to lift, push and pull 40 lbs
-Ability to use a crane once fully trained to lift items
-Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position
-Ability to use hand tools and other machines to manipulate metal and or wire
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