Assembler (Stacker) - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Shift premiums

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Education Assistance

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton is hiring an Assembler (Stacker) – 1st Shift in Wisconsin. The role involves building transformer components, welding core clamps, and assembling coils and insulation on the core stack. Candidates must meet basic education and US work authorization requirements and be within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI.

The job offers competitive hourly pay, shift premiums, benefits from day one, and opportunities for overtime and career progression within Eaton's ES AMER ESS division.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation offered; live within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI facility; active-duty military exemptions apply.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Coils, Steel Cores, and Clamps to initiate the transformer build process.
• Set up stack tables for proper dimensions and stack steel per specifications.
• Weld core clamps in place and install coils and insulation into main core and stack top yoke.
• Move materials and completed assemblies using a forklift and overhead crane as required.
• Monitor burrs, sizing, and alignment; adjust blades and coordinate with supervision for quality control.

Skills

Electronic measuring devices

Operate machines

Manual assembly

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Electrical experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Assembler (Stacker) - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is a range of $24.45 - $28.45 per hour. The hours for this shift are 5:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday - Friday.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton?

• 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 Electrical Power Systems Division is currently seeking an Assembler (Stacker) – 1st Shift to join our team!

Position overview:

Assemble Coils, Steel Cores, and Clamps to initiate the building process for Transformers. Sets up stack tables for proper dimensions, and stacks steel according to specifications. The stacker also welds core clamp assemblies in place.

• Follows bills of material required for core steel assemblies to be cut.
• Closely monitor automatic shearing of steel while simultaneously stacking on stack table.
• Monitor core steel for burr level, correct sizing, and proper stacking.
• Set up fixture on the stacking tables for proper high precision core alignment.
• Stack the main core and up-ends completed unit onto a roller cart.
• Install coils and insulation into main core and stack top yoke.
• Assemble and weld core clamps into position.
• Move materials and completed assemblies using a forklift and overhead crane as required.
• Review for the quality level of edge burrs. Decide on when to change blades and schedule work with the supervisor.
• Maintain awareness of steel slit edge burr.
• Watch for waviness of steel after shearing. Identify reasons for steel slit edge waviness (possible bad bearing or defective core steel). Inform supervisor when problems occur. Work with supervisor and maintenance to resolve the problem.
• Operate and set up stacking table, tilt table, and base plate.
• Completes proper core lacing.
• Install top and bottom clamp with end plates.
• Operate horizontal shear and vertical band saw.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, WI facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of electrical experience.

Skills

Position Criteria

• Ability to use electronic measuring devices.
• Ability to operate machines and manual assembly
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

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