General Welder - 3rd Shift (Transformer)

Eaton; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and vacation time

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Shift premiums

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Career progression

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division in Wisconsin is seeking a Welder for the 3rd shift (Transformer). The role involves operating various welding equipment in transformer assembly lines for general production, including low voltage welding and robotic welding.

The position offers $26.20 per hour plus $2.50 shift premium, overtime opportunities, and a $3,000 sign‑on bonus paid in two installments. Work hours are 11 pm to 7 am, with safety, benefits, and potential for career progression.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year assembly experience.
• Minimum of 1 year welding in a manufacturing environment and/or 1-year welding diploma completed.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Relocation benefits not included; within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment including plasma arc, TIG, MIG and robotic welders.
• Read basic prints and use instructions to guide welding tasks.
• Operate material handling equipment (cranes, hand trucks) as needed.
• Install weld-on and bolt-on covers and perform pressure tests.
• Perform low voltage aluminum/copper welding and covers welding.
• Work in transformer assembly positions as required.

Skills

Welding test

Overtime availability

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-year welding diploma (technical)

Tools

Plasma arc torch

Tig-welder

MIG welders

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Gender Welder - 3rd Shift (Transformer).

The hourly rate for this position is $26.20 + $2.50 shift premium per hour. The hours for this shift are 11pm - 7am. 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.

This position is offering a sign‑on bonus of $3,000* paid in two installments, less applicable withholding.

Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after January 1st, 2024 to qualify.

Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply.

Associates must be employed at the time of the payout.

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

The General Welder will operate various types of welding equipment in both Transformer assembly lines for general production work. This may include low voltage welding, welding on stainless and mild steel covers, welding radiators onto the tanks, and using the robotic welder.

This is a select position, and all candidates will be required to interview.

In This Function, You Will

• Use weld fabrication equipment including plasma arc torch, tig-welder, mig-welders, robotic mig welder, grinders, drills, and any other special tooling that may be required.
• Work from basic prints, computer readouts, written and verbal instructions and material lists using judgment when complete prints are not available.
• Operate various types of material handling equipment including bridge cranes, jib cranes, and manually operated hand trucks when necessary.
• Place both weld‑on and bolt‑on covers to units - giving them a pressure test using air and soap.
• Perform Low voltage aluminum and copper welding and mild and stainless‑steel cover welding
• Work in Transformer assembly positions as needed

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of assembly experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of welding in a manufacturing environment AND/OR completion of a 1-year technical diploma in welding from an accredited institution.
• Must be able to work in the US without requiring company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Relocation benefits not included. Only candidates living within 50 miles of Waukesha WI will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Skills

• Must pass the Eaton General Welding Test.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations

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