Cobot Robotic Weld Operator (2nd Shift)

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Cobot Robotic Weld Operator (2nd Shift). The hourly rate for this position is $20.94 + $1 shift differential per hour.  This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

CORE HOURS:  MONDAY-THURSDAY (3PM - 1AM)

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 Robotic Weld Cell Operator will operate a Cobot weld cell. They ensure product quality through proper machine operation, inspections, and measurements, identify process improvements, and follow daily maintenance protocols.

• Operate collaborative welding robots (cobots) to perform high-quality welds on various workpieces.
• Set up, start, change over, and shut down cobot welding operations.
• Fabricate parts from steel, aluminum, and cast metal according to blueprints and specifications.
• Perform metal joining and cutting operations using cobots, ensuring precise execution of each programmed action.
• Inspect final products to ensure quality welds and measure finished parts using tape measures and calipers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and complete root cause analysis for quality or production issues.
• Follow TPM/5S protocols for machine maintenance as part of a daily checklist.

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience.
• 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 benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Greenwood facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a machine operator or a graduate of a machine certificate program.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, including standard punch and bend tooling and processes.
• Experience reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams, or operating instructions.
• Experience with measuring devices (tape measure and calipers).
• Experience with ERP systems including DMM and AS-400.

Skills:

POSITION CRITERIA:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
• Utilize various hand and power tools, step ladder and crane to assemble and verify quality in a Lean environment.
• Must be able to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook/Teams and job specific programs such as ENOVIA.

Additional Information:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. Employees are frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

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