EHV Electrical Product Assembler - 3rd Shift

Prolec Energy; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking an EHV Electrical Product Assembler for the 3rd shift in Waukesha, WI. The role focuses on hands-on construction of transformer components, with emphasis on safety, precision, and teamwork.

You will use cranes, forklifts, and presses to assemble internal and external transformer parts, install components, prep for testing and shipping, and participate in painting preparation. Training and skill development are encouraged in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in heavy mechanical or electrical assembly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Willingness to work 3rd shift and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Uphold safety protocols and wear proper PPE.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas (5S).
• Collaborate with team members, leads, engineering, QA, and other functions.
• Follow blueprints, BOMs and specifications for correct assembly.
• Receive assignments from supervisor and perform tasks accordingly.
• Contamination control and cleanliness procedures (vacuuming, scans, cleaning).
• Train new operators as needed.
• Operate overhead cranes to lift large components and assemblies.
• Move parts using forklifts or other powered industrial vehicles.
• Install conduits, wire transformer devices and gauges.
• Install external accessories and prep units for testing.
• Prepare units and removed components for painting.
• Run processing equipment (vacuum pumps, oil fill/drain).
• Work in confined spaces and at heights as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Spatial awareness

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Height work ability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Cranes

Powered industrial vehicles

Hydraulic presses

Wire cutters

Wire crimpers

Job description

EHV Electrical Product Assembler - 3rd Shift

Final Assembly - EHV Full Time Ops/Manufacturing Waukesha, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3231

JOB SUMMARY

The EHV Electrical Product Assembler position is a hands-on, heavy mechanical assembly role responsible for building the internal and external components of our transformers. In this role, employees perform operations such as tightening/pressing of the internal assembly, lifting the internal assembly into the tank using a crane, installing the cover and making internal connections in a confined space, installing external components, removing components and prepping for shipment, and painting the unit. 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
• Install conduit and wire transformer devices and gauges
• Install external accessories
• Prep unit for testing operations
• Remove components from the transformer in order to prep for shipment
  • Remove external components and accessories such as conservators, radiators, transformer monitoring equipment
  • Work in a confined space and/or at heights in order to disconnect components so they can be removed
• Prepare the unit and removed components for paint
• Run the processing equipment such as vacuum pumps and oil fill/drain systems

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
• Comfort working at heights up to 25 feet
• Work inside tanks and confined spaces
• Attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings
• Team-orientated mindset with strong communication skills
• Commitment to safety, precision, craftsmanship
• All Levels
  • Proficiency with hand tools, cranes, powered industrial vehicles, hydraulic presses, wire cutters, wire crimpers, and other industrial tools
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness
  • Comfort working at heights up to 25 feet and in confined spaces
  • Work inside tanks and confined spaces
  • Attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings
  • Team-orientated mindset with strong communication skills
  • Commitment to safety, precision, craftsmanship

Page Break

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.