... light, heavy gauge aluminum, stainless steel, brass work Skills: • Ability to develop own stretch outs, shear cuts, and layout. • Ability to read and understand written material, including ...
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Entry Level Light Gauge Steel information
See Riverside, CA salary details
$13.29 - $15.39
2% of jobs
$15.39 - $17.49
12% of jobs
$18.68 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.49 - $19.58
19% of jobs
The median wage is $21.50 / hr.
$19.58 - $21.68
18% of jobs
$21.68 - $23.78
14% of jobs
$25.61 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$23.78 - $25.88
11% of jobs
$25.88 - $27.97
6% of jobs
$27.97 - $30.07
5% of jobs
$30.07 - $32.17
6% of jobs
$32.17 - $34.27
3% of jobs
$34.27 - $36.36
2% of jobs
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How much do entry level light gauge steel jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level light gauge steel in Riverside, CA is $23.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.80 and $27.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Entry Level Light Gauge Steel vs Entry Level Framing Carpenter?
| Aspect | Entry Level Light Gauge Steel | Entry Level Framing Carpenter |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Basic construction knowledge, OSHA safety training | High school diploma, OSHA safety training |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing plants, construction sites | Construction sites, residential and commercial buildings |
| Industry Usage | Building frameworks with steel studs | Wood framing for walls and structures |
Entry Level Light Gauge Steel workers focus on installing steel framing components, often in manufacturing or construction settings, requiring safety training and basic construction skills. Entry Level Framing Carpenters work primarily on building sites, framing structures with wood. Both roles are entry-level, but they differ in materials used and work environments.
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$23.40/hr
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Job description
Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Machine Shop Operator - 3rd Shift. We are a leader in the design and production of critical power distribution products for many specific segments. The Machine Shop Operator - 3rd Shift role offers a 32.5 hour work week with a $3.00/hour shift premium. Hours are 10:00 PM - 5:00AM and will start Monday night and go until Saturday morning. Shift includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Full Benefits and 401k plan is offered to you day one of employment.
The hourly rate for this position is $23.40 per hour. Shift premium of $3/hour and will train on 1st shift for a couple months.
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:
What you'll do:
This position requires ability to make, install, and repair a wide variety of sheet-metal products. When fabricating a product, this individual selects a suitable sheet of material and lays out the work, following blueprints, sketches, work orders, or verbal instructions. They locate and mark reference points, using shop mathematics, to calculate angles and curves. Next, they cut the flat material and shape it into a three-dimensional form, using hand and power-driven tolls and fabricating machines.
In this function you will:
• Set up and run punch press, power shear, hydraulic, mechanical power break, EHRT machine, and other fabrication equipment.
• Prepare metal parts, fixtures, and equipment for fabrication.
• Maintain sheet metal equipment
• Read drawings and sketches of work to be performed
• Operate light metalworking machines such as shears, brakes, punches, and drill presses to cut, bend, drill, shape, or straighten sheet metal.
• Fit and join sheet metal parts using riveter, welding, soldering, and similar equipment to fabricate products
• Grind and buff seams, joints, and rough surfaces
• Inspect product quality and installation to ensure conformance to specifications
• Print work orders, check revision levels, and print dispatch lists
• Move material using a forklift or pallet jack
Qualifications:
Required (Basic):
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• 2+ years of applicable experience
• Experience with weld light, heavy gauge aluminum, stainless steel, brass work
Skills:
• Ability to develop own stretch outs, shear cuts, and layout.
• Ability to read and understand written material, including production, and inspection materials
• Ability to meet specified production standards
• Ability to perform inspection of work performed to maintain quality standards
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Possess knowledge of basic math
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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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The hourly rate for this position is $23.40 per hour. Shift premium of $3/hour and will train on 1st shift for a couple months.
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:
What you'll do:
This position requires ability to make, install, and repair a wide variety of sheet-metal products. When fabricating a product, this individual selects a suitable sheet of material and lays out the work, following blueprints, sketches, work orders, or verbal instructions. They locate and mark reference points, using shop mathematics, to calculate angles and curves. Next, they cut the flat material and shape it into a three-dimensional form, using hand and power-driven tolls and fabricating machines.
In this function you will:
• Set up and run punch press, power shear, hydraulic, mechanical power break, EHRT machine, and other fabrication equipment.
• Prepare metal parts, fixtures, and equipment for fabrication.
• Maintain sheet metal equipment
• Read drawings and sketches of work to be performed
• Operate light metalworking machines such as shears, brakes, punches, and drill presses to cut, bend, drill, shape, or straighten sheet metal.
• Fit and join sheet metal parts using riveter, welding, soldering, and similar equipment to fabricate products
• Grind and buff seams, joints, and rough surfaces
• Inspect product quality and installation to ensure conformance to specifications
• Print work orders, check revision levels, and print dispatch lists
• Move material using a forklift or pallet jack
Qualifications:
Required (Basic):
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• 2+ years of applicable experience
• Experience with weld light, heavy gauge aluminum, stainless steel, brass work
Skills:
• Ability to develop own stretch outs, shear cuts, and layout.
• Ability to read and understand written material, including production, and inspection materials
• Ability to meet specified production standards
• Ability to perform inspection of work performed to maintain quality standards
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Possess knowledge of basic math
#IND123
#LI-KM1
#LI-RR2
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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