Assembler - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and vacation time

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Shift premiums

Career progression opportunities

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in South Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Assembler-I for 1st shift (6:30 am–2:30 pm). The role covers diverse sub- and final-assembly tasks on the switchgear line with attention to BOMs and prints.

Position offers $22.50/hour, weekly pay, and shift premiums. Benefits include health, vacation, holidays, retirement, parental leave, education assistance, wellness reimbursement, and career progression through cross-training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum six (6) months of previous manufacturing, military, or related experience.
• No immigration sponsorship or relocation offered; local candidates preferred.
• Preferred: 1+ year of manufacturing experience.
• Trade training in soldering, brazing, electrical terminology and electronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform light to heavy-duty assembly on switchgear products.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and specs to assemble parts.
• Conduct Hi-Pot and functional tests to verify product performance and safety.
• Set up and organize workstations; maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Flexibility

Overtime willingness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Assembler - 1st Shift (77454)

Requisition ID77454-Posted11/09/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ESSdivision is currently seeking aAssembler - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is$22.50 per hour. The hours for this shift are 6:30 am - 2:30 pm.

Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

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 theoutstandingbenefits we offer:

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays - up to 12!
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Power Reliability Division is currently seeking an Assembler-I to join our 1st Shift team. This position is based at our South Milwaukee, WI facility.

The Assembler-I position is responsible for performing a variety of diversified sub and light to heavy duty assembly operations on our switchgear product line. In this role, you will perform some complicated sub-assembly to final assembly operations, which contain many parts and substantial fitting and aligning of components, utilizing bill of materials and prints as necessary - on a repetitive basis.

Key Processes May Include:

• Perform light, medium, and heavy-duty assembly operations while maintaining established quality and production standards.
• Conduct Hi-Pot and functional testing to verify product performance, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Operate epoxy injection molding equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform manufacturing activities within a clean room environment while adhering to cleanliness and contamination control standards.
• Follow established work instructions, procedures, and safety standards to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Set up and organize workstations to support safe, effective assembly operations while working independently or as part of a team.
• Accurately complete production documentation, record labor transactions, verify production completion, and move finished products to designated staging areas.
• Inspect components for defects, make necessary adjustments, and communicate quality or production concerns to the Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to obtain guidance, resolve issues, and support production needs.
• Assist Quality and Engineering teams with troubleshooting and problem-solving activities related to new product development and process improvements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum six (6) months of previous manufacturing, military, or related experience.
• 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, 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 that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles) of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Completion of trade training (or equivalent experience) in soldering and brazing techniques, electronic terminology and symbols, and electrical circuits and electronics.

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Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing work environments and perform a variety of functions within the department.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, with the ability to utilize enterprise systems such as SAP.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and any shift as needed.
• Must be able to walk/stand for 8 hours shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift 48lbs and push/pull 48 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information:

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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.