General Welder - 1st Shift (Transformers)

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Weekly pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is hiring a General Welder for the 1st shift in Wisconsin. The role involves welding on transformer components using plasma arc, TIG, MIG, and robotic welders, with duties across assembly lines and presses.

The job includes reading prints, operating cranes, and performing pressure tests on welded units. Competencies include knowledge of stainless and mild steel welding, ability to lift, and willingness to work overtime or on off shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment in Transformer assembly lines for general production.
• Weld on stainless and mild steel covers and radiators; use robotic welder.
• Read basic prints and instructions to complete tasks when prints are unavailable.
• Handle material with cranes and hand trucks as required.
• Place weld-on and bolt-on covers and conduct a pressure test.
• Support Transformer assembly positions as needed.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Overtime availability

US work eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding-related diploma (1 year) or equivalent experience

Tools

Plasma arc torch

Tig welder

Mig welders

Robotic welder

Job description

Requisition ID76802-Posted10/30/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ESSdivision is currently seeking aGeneral Welder - 1st Shift (Transformers).

The hourly rate for this position is$26.20 per hour. The hours for this shift are 7 am - 3 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:

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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