Tank Fabrication Machine Operator
Eaton
Tank Fabrication Machine Operator
Eaton
Power management leader for electrical systems
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Regs Tank Fab Machine Operator-2nd Shift at our Nacogdoches, TX facility! The core hours are Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.
The hourly rate for this position is $21.00 per hour, plus a $1.35 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:
The Regs Tank Fab Machine Operator sets up, adjusts and operates various welding machines, presses, shears, brakes, flanges and expanders.
In this function, you will:
• Perform tasks across various work centers, including tank expanding, seam welding, layout, horn presses, hanging, cover punching, paint booth operations, corrugate, laser, press brake, hanging, flanking, kitting, and tank unhang procedures.
• Utilize the Bill of Materials to gather parts based on the work order for welders and other work stations.
• Monitor and maintain the automatic paint booth, manually apply paint to hard-to-reach parts, add paint as needed, conduct titration tests for chemical balance, and verify the paint cure and dry-off oven temperatures.
• Conduct routine machine maintenance, follow specified lists (oven pick list, PQP, VOP, IDP, verbal instructions), operate welding equipment (MIG wire feed), and use both manual and powered hand tools, as well as simple measuring devices.
• Set up and adjust press brake, enter part numbers, form and check parts, palletize with another operator, and develop new part programs.
• Load materials, perform laser cutting per specifications, validate material thickness, unload and sort parts, and check quality.
• Coordinate daily production releases, unload and load coil steel, set up and adjust machines, operate and troubleshoot equipment, oversee welding units, check and store finished pieces, perform repairs, manage inventory, and dispose of scrap steel.
• Position, hang, and remove tanks and associated parts from a powered overhead conveyor line.
• Manually handle medium-heavy weight materials, and operate hoists and other material handling equipment (including powered industrial trucks).
• Receive training in safe chemical handling, proper disposal of waste materials, and adherence to safety, quality, and operating instructions.
• Safely operates overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
• Actively participates in problem-solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Achieves and maintains target production rates or output levels, ensuring efficient operations and meeting organizational goals.
• Adhere to safety protocols, ensures efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the Nacogdoches, TX facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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 registation, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic, comprehends written and verbal work instructions accurately, and upholds Eaton’s Values and philosophy.
Environmental Abilities:
• Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined below:
Hand/Arm
Gloves
Over the Elbow Sleeves
Eye/Face
Safety Glasses
Ear
Ear plugs
Foot
Steel Toe
Metatarsal Guards
• Work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.
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Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.
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