Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Weld Technician - 2nd Shift at our Troy, IL facility! The core hours are Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

The hourly rate for this position is $25.44 per hour, plus a $0.50 shift differential.

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. 

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits effective day one of employment. 
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more! 

What you’ll do:

The Welding Technician will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and precision of welded components. The technician will be responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints and welding symbols, participating in quality inspections, and collaborating within a cross-functional team of skills welders.

In this function, you will:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure weld integrity and product standards.
• Equipment used in this role includes robotic welders, hand welders, progressive welders, and AutoMig welding equipment.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of six (6) months’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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 within a 50-mile radius of Troy, IL will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Welding Experience
• Welding Certification

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• Must be able to use a tape measure and calipers.
• Must be able to wear PPE, including helmets, aprons, sleeves, gloves.

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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.