General Welder - 2nd Shift (Transformers)

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 29,776 - 42,409; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Career progression opportunities

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Waukesha, WI is seeking a General Welder for 2nd Shift to work on Transformer assembly lines. This position offers an hourly rate of $26.20, with core hours from 7 am to 3 pm and potential for overtime.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of assembly experience and welding skills in a manufacturing setting. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of assembly experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates must pass the Eaton General Welding Test.

Responsibilities

• Operates various welding equipment on Transformers assembly lines.
• Uses weld fabrication equipment including welding machines and special tooling.
• Works from prints and instructions to complete tasks.

Skills

Welding

Ability to work overtime

Physical stamina (lift up to 50 LBS)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma in welding

Tools

Plasma arc torch

TIG welder

MIG welder

Robotic MIG welder

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a General Welder - 2nd Shift (Transformers) to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $26.20 per hour.

The core hours are 7 am - 3 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. 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:

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.

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.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• 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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Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.