Core and Coil Assembler - 3rd Shift

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking a Core & Coil Assembler in Waukesha, WI. This hands-on manufacturing role builds transformer components, uses overhead cranes, hydraulic presses, and precision tooling while following blueprints and safety protocols.

You will train, develop technical skills, and collaborate with production teams, engineering, and quality assurance to ensure accurate assembly, cleanliness, and craftsmanship in a large-scale power equipment environment.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Prior experience in heavy mechanical or electrical assembly, manufacturing, or power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Uphold all safety protocols and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• 5S: Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Collaboration: Work closely with team members, team leads, engineering, quality assurance departments, and other functions as required.
• Precision & Quality: Follow blueprints, bills of material and specifications to ensure exact alignment, spacing and assembly of components.
• Receive assignments and instructions from supervisor - both verbal and written.
• Complete contamination control and cleanliness maintenance procedures such as vacuuming, magnetic sweeps, and cleaning other items.
• Train new operators.
• Utilize overhead cranes to lift large components, fabrications, and assemblies.
• Utilize forklifts or other powered industrial vehicles to move parts/assemblies throughout manufacturing facility.
• Land coils into a core (E-Assemble) using a crane.
• Crimp & insulate copper to copper connections.
• Land large copper coils onto transformer core using an overhead crane, coil lifting equipment, and various hand tools.
• Assemble rigging structure with overhead crane and hand tools, and utilize hydraulic pressing equipment to apply pressure to coils.
• Place large core steel laminations into position using an overhead crane and place onto the top of the core.
• Install remaining core components utilizing crane, common hand tools, torque wrenches and other specific tooling.
• Upend and lift core off stacking table and move to next step in the process.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Spatial awareness

Attention to detail

Team communication

Safety commitment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Experience in heavy mechanical or electrical assembly

Tools

Hand tools

Cranes

Powered industrial vehicles

Hydraulic presses

Wire cutters

Wire crimpers

Job description

Core & Coil Assembly Full Time Ops/Manufacturing Waukesha, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3247

JOB SUMMARY

The MP/LP Core and Coil Assembler position is a hands-on, heavy mechanical assembly role responsible for building the internal components of our transformers. In this role, employees perform operations such as manually placing core steel laminations, positioning coils using an overhead crane, pressing coils with hydraulic equipment, and crimping insulated copper cables. Team members in this position are expected to train, develop their technical skills, and demonstrate proficiency in all assigned tasks while upholding the highest standards of safety, craftsmanship, and professionalism — all with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety: Uphold all safety protocols and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment
• 5S: Maintain clean, organized work areas
• Collaboration: Work closely with team members, team leads, engineering, quality assurance departments, and other functions as required
• Precision & Quality: Follow blueprints, bills of material and specifications to ensure exact alignment, spacing and assembly of components
• Receive assignments and instructions from supervisor - both verbal and written.
• Complete specific contamination control and cleanliness maintenance procedures such as vacuuming, performing magnetic sweeps, and cleaning other items
• Train new operators
• Utilize overhead cranes to lift large components, fabrications, and assemblies
• Utilize forklifts or other powered industrial vehicles to move parts/assemblies throughout manufacturing facility
• Set-up stacking table and install core set-up components
• Land coils into a core (E-Assemble) using a crane
• Crimp & insulate copper to copper connections
• Land large copper coils onto transformer core using an overhead crane, coil lifting equipment, and various hand tools
• Assemble rigging structure with overhead crane and hand tools, and utilize hydraulic pressing equipment to apply pressure to coils
• Place large core steel laminations into position using an overhead crane and place onto the top of the core.
• Install remaining core components utilizing crane, common hand tools, torque wrenches and other specific tooling
• Upend and lift core off stacking table and move to next step in the process

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficiency with hand tools, cranes, powered industrial vehicles, hydraulic presses, wire cutters, wire crimpers, and other industrial tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness
• Attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings
• Team-orientated mindset with strong communication skills
• Commitment to safety, precision, craftsmanship

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Prior experience in heavy mechanical or electrical assembly, manufacturing, or power equipment

Key Working Relationships

• Collaboration with production supervisors, team leads, engineering, quality and planning

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, pushing, lifting, and working at heights; occasionally confined space work

Working Conditions

• Large-scale manufacturing facility for high-voltage power transformers

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.