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Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Machine Operator Technician II, Fabrication, Weekend.The rate for this position is $20.00 + 11.12% shift differential per hour. This shift premium provides 40 hours of pay for a 36‑hour schedule. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
The hours are Friday through Sunday from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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:
In the Machine Operator, Fabrication role, you will manufacture components using steel, aluminum, and cast metals in accordance with blueprint specifications. This position requires effective communication and collaboration with team members to successfully complete tasks while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Contribute to a safe, engaged, and inclusive workplace by following all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe operation of equipment, and participation in 5S practices.
- Interpret travel documents, blueprints, and verbal or written instructions to set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment such as shears, Finn Power, Prima machines, horizontal press brakes/benders, and Trumpf lasers.
- Maintain workflow and productivity in assigned areas, communicating any delays or concerns in a timely manner.
- Identify and recommend process improvements, and perform root cause analysis to resolve quality or production issues.
- Ensure product quality by measuring parts with tools such as tape measures and calipers, conducting visual inspections, identifying nonconforming materials, and troubleshooting errors.
- Cross-train in other roles and provide support in different job functions as needed.
- Monitor and maintain proper machine operation, addressing and resolving equipment issues.
- Prepare machinery for daily use by completing appropriate setup and safety checks.
- Inspect finished products for defects and verify compliance with quality standards.
- Report equipment malfunctions and suggest improvements to supervisors or team leads.
This describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.
Qualifications:
Basic:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- 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 being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred:
- Background as a machine operator or completion of a machine operation certificate program.
- Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication, including the use of standard punch and bend tooling and related processes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing diagrams, technical drawings, and operating instructions.
- Proficient in using measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers.
- Familiarity with Eaton systems, including DMM and AS‑400.
Position Criteria:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive abilities, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups within a team‑oriented environment.
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle or feel objects and materials.
- Frequently required to stoop and perform tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to or exceeding 50 pounds.
- Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color distinction.
Work Environment:
- Regular exposure to noise while performing job duties.
- Frequent exposure to dust in the work area.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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.
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Machine Operator Technician II, Fabrication, Weekend.The rate for this position is $20.00 + 11.12% shift differential per hour. This shift premium provides 40 hours of pay for a 36‑hour schedule. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
The hours are Friday through Sunday from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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:
In the Machine Operator, Fabrication role, you will manufacture components using steel, aluminum, and cast metals in accordance with blueprint specifications. This position requires effective communication and collaboration with team members to successfully complete tasks while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Contribute to a safe, engaged, and inclusive workplace by following all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe operation of equipment, and participation in 5S practices.
- Interpret travel documents, blueprints, and verbal or written instructions to set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment such as shears, Finn Power, Prima machines, horizontal press brakes/benders, and Trumpf lasers.
- Maintain workflow and productivity in assigned areas, communicating any delays or concerns in a timely manner.
- Identify and recommend process improvements, and perform root cause analysis to resolve quality or production issues.
- Ensure product quality by measuring parts with tools such as tape measures and calipers, conducting visual inspections, identifying nonconforming materials, and troubleshooting errors.
- Cross-train in other roles and provide support in different job functions as needed.
- Monitor and maintain proper machine operation, addressing and resolving equipment issues.
- Prepare machinery for daily use by completing appropriate setup and safety checks.
- Inspect finished products for defects and verify compliance with quality standards.
- Report equipment malfunctions and suggest improvements to supervisors or team leads.
This describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.
Qualifications:
Basic:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- 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 being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred:
- Background as a machine operator or completion of a machine operation certificate program.
- Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication, including the use of standard punch and bend tooling and related processes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing diagrams, technical drawings, and operating instructions.
- Proficient in using measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers.
- Familiarity with Eaton systems, including DMM and AS‑400.
Position Criteria:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive abilities, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups within a team‑oriented environment.
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle or feel objects and materials.
- Frequently required to stoop and perform tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to or exceeding 50 pounds.
- Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color distinction.
Work Environment:
- Regular exposure to noise while performing job duties.
- Frequent exposure to dust in the work area.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Construction & Real Estate
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fabrication technician jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or trade school training preferred
- Proficiency in MIG, TIG, or stick welding processes and techniques
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings
- Experience operating CNC machines, press brakes, or laser cutting equipment
- Familiarity with measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- AWS Certified Welder credential or equivalent industry certification
Tips for Your Fabrication Technician Job Search
List every machine and process you've operated
Hiring managers scan fabrication resumes for specific equipment names. List every machine you've run, from plasma cutters to press brakes, and call out the materials you've worked with, like aluminum, stainless steel, or carbon steel.
Show blueprint and GD&T reading on your resume
Many fabrication technician job postings screen for blueprint literacy and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. If you've read shop drawings or interpreted tolerances on the floor, say so explicitly rather than burying it under general experience.
Get your AWS or CWI certification before applying
AWS Certified Welder and Certified Welding Inspector credentials appear in a large share of fabrication job postings. If you're between roles, completing or renewing one of these certifications can move your application past an initial screening filter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fabrication technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Bring physical work samples to your interview
If you have photos or documentation of completed fabrication projects, tight-tolerance assemblies, or weld samples, bring them. Interviewers who do hands-on work themselves respond more to proof of craft than to verbal descriptions of past jobs.
Negotiate shift differentials and overtime structures
Fabrication roles often run second or third shifts, and total compensation varies significantly based on shift premiums and scheduled overtime. Ask specifically about shift structure during the offer stage so you're comparing total pay, not just base rate.
Fabrication Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most fabrication technicians?
Eaton, ASML, and SpaceX are hiring the most fabrication technicians right now, with openings concentrated in California, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, defense, and industrial equipment manufacturers tend to post the highest volumes of fabrication technician openings at any given time.
How many fabrication technician jobs are remote?
About 14% of fabrication technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most fabrication work. The sub-areas with the most remote flexibility tend to be quality documentation, CAD drafting support, and technical coordination roles rather than production floor positions.
How do you become a fabrication technician?
Most fabrication technicians start with a high school diploma and complete a vocational program or apprenticeship focused on welding, machining, or metalworking. From there, gaining hands-on floor experience, learning to read blueprints, and earning a welding certification like an AWS credential are the most direct steps toward qualifying for full technician roles.
Can you get hired as a fabrication technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level fabrication technician roles exist, particularly at shops that run structured apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs. Applying to positions that list vocational coursework as qualifying experience, emphasizing any hands-on exposure to metalworking or machine operation, and being flexible on shift availability all improve your chances before you have a full work history.
What does the fabrication technician interview process look like?
Most fabrication technician interviews start with a phone or in-person conversation covering your equipment background and work history, followed by a shop floor walkthrough where the supervisor may ask you to identify tools or explain how you'd approach a specific task. Some employers add a hands-on skills assessment, such as a weld test or a blueprint reading exercise, before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to fabrication technician jobs?
You can find and apply to fabrication technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your equipment background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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