Metal Fabrication Technician

Eaton\u2019s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Metal Fabrication Technician to join our Fibrebond team in Minden, LA! If you\u0027re interested in manufacturing and eager to learn, this could be a great opportunity to grow with us.\n\nThe core hours average 54 per week (including overtime) between 6 am - 4:30 pm.\n\nThe hourly range for this position is $15.40-$18.48 per hour.\n\nPlease 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.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do:\n\nThe Metal Fabrication Technician uses a variety of saws, presses, and shop equipment to cut, shape, and prepare raw materials to specified lengths, angles, and tolerances. This role supports fabrication and welding operations by preparing materials, finishing parts, and ensuring components are staged and ready for downstream processes, while following Eaton\u2019s safety and quality standards.\n\nFibrebond, an Eaton company, designs and manufactures pre integrated modular buildings and power enclosures that protect mission critical equipment for data center, industrial, utility, and communications customers. Headquartered in Minden, Louisiana, Fibrebond is known for its engineered to order solutions that support complex infrastructure projects across North America. In 2025, Fibrebond was acquired by Eaton, expanding Eaton\u2019s modular solutions portfolio while preserving Fibrebond\u2019s strong engineering expertise, customer focus, and manufacturing operations in Louisiana. \n \nIn this function you will: \n\u2022 Read and interpret MF and MFP work orders and related documentation \n\u2022 Locate, organize, and transport raw materials to workstations using overhead cranes and material\u2011handling equipment \n\u2022 Cut and press materials to specification using manual and PLC\u2011controlled saws, shear presses, and punch presses \n\u2022 Layout, drill, and punch holes and shapes per prints and specifications \n\u2022 Use grinders, hand tools, and other equipment to finish fabricated parts, deburr edges, and clean components \n\u2022 Stage fabricated parts for transfer to welding or additional processing steps \n\u2022 Assist welders with setup and preparation of components for welding operations \n\u2022 Operate spot/stud welding equipment as required \n\u2022 Complete required documentation for work orders and submit to shop administration \n\u2022 Perform basic cleanup and routine maintenance on shop equipment and work areas \n\u2022 Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace by following safety procedures and housekeeping standards \n\u2022 Complete programming and machining of various products\n\n## Qualifications:\n\nRequired (Basic) Qualifications: \n\u2022 High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution \n\u2022 Willingness and ability to be trained \n\u2022 No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Minden, LA facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation \n\u2022 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. \n \nPreferred Qualifications: \n\u2022 Experience reading tape measures, work orders, or blueprints \n\u2022 Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices (e.g., grinder, saw, tape measure) \n\u2022 Experience with computer programing and process\n\n## Skills:\n\n\u2022 Ability to work overtime as required \n\u2022 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, twist, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and use both hands to lift and position materials, with or without reasonable accommodation \n\u2022 Ability to ascend and descend ladders as needed \n\u2022 Ability to work outdoors in seasonal temperatures throughout the year \n\u2022 Ability to work in dusty environments \n\u2022 Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. \n\u2022 Clear vision with or without corrective lenses \n\u2022 Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions \n\u2022 Ability to maintain confidentiality of trade secrets and proprietary information\n\n#LI-SK1\n\nAll 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\u2019 privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. \n\nWe 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\u0027s 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.\n\nEaton 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.\n\nYou 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.\n\nTo 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.\n\nWe 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.\n