PRODUCTION OPERATOR - INTERNAL ASSEMBLY ( 1st Shift)

WEG Company; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & Disability Insurance

Bonus Plan (pro-rated)

Job summary

WEG is seeking a Production Operator (1st Shift) to support transformer production. The role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and willingness to perform a range of production tasks on first shift.

You will interpret BOMs and diagrams, operate HV winding machines, perform lead preparation and connections, inspect insulation, and move units using an overhead crane. Company offers competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to work within the WEG Code of Ethics & Values (WEG Code of Ethics, 4th Edition)
• Able to work overtime as needed
• Resides within reasonable commuting distance; no relocation assistance
• Has current work authorization for employment in the United States
• Must complete: application, job interview, pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Safety Sensitive position: Drug panel includes THC
• Two years manufacturing experience preferred
• ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC): Platinum or Gold Level (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and interpret BOMs, drawings, schematics and specifications with limited supervision
• Operate HV winding machines
• Frame and top-yoke active part
• Identify and calculate cable lengths; prepare leads and cable assemblies; make LV/HV/LTC connections as applicable
• Route and tie off leads; verify insulation and lead run integrity
• Prepare cover, install bushings, and mount onto tank or active part
• Move unit to/from test bay using overhead crane

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

HV winding machines

Overhead crane

Job description

Description

Pay / Benefits:

Pay: $23.46 - $24.90/ hour

Benefits:

WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including:

• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts at 30 days
• 401(k) with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Bonus Plan (pro-rated)

Specific details & more in the WEG Transformers USA & IUE-CWA CBA, 2021.

Company Overview

WEG: Our Company: Founded in 1961, WEG is one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. We employ over 49,000 people globally and offer a diversified and integrated product line, with sales in more than 135 countries. Our U.S. operations are expanding rapidly, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans.

Our Culture

We value each individual's contribution to our success and motivate our team through integrity, ethics, and continuous support for personal development. We prioritize professional and personal growth opportunities, human rights, diversity, and environmental sustainability. We invest in solutions to reduce carbon emissions and encourage our employees to engage in social activities focused on health and education.

At WEG, our values are: Human Company, Teamwork, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation, and Leadership.

Sustainability

We are committed to driving efficiency and sustainability. Our sustainability strategy is based on four pillars:

1. Sustainable Products and Solutions: We provide products and services with the highest efficiency and lowest carbon footprint, supporting our customers' decarbonization journeys.
2. Responsible Supply Chain: We engage a supply chain that upholds ethics in human rights, labor relations, and environmental preservation.
3. Circular and Efficient Operations: We optimize eco-efficiency in natural resource management, reduce emissions and waste, and promote recycling and reuse.
4. Engaged Employees and Communities: We ensure safe working conditions, promote well-being, and foster an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance environment.

Role: Production Operator (1st Shift)

You may see yourself in this role, if you have mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and are looking for a serious career opportunity. You will perform a range of tasks in the production of a transformer:

• Reading, understanding and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, schematics and specifications to complete assignments with limited supervision;
• Operating HV winding machines
• Framing and top-yoking active part.
• Properly identifying and calculating lengths of cable for all lead runs; preparing leads as well as cable assemblies; making all Low-Voltage (LV) and High-Voltage (HV) connections, Load Tap Changer (LTC) connections, preventive auto transformer connections and/or series booster transformer connections if applicable. Route and tie off leads.
• Verifying correct installation of insulation and lead runs for running cable leads, ensuring all clearances are maintained and all crimped, bolted and/or brazed connections are installed.
• Preparing cover, installing bushings, and other hardware for mounting onto tank or active part.
• Moving unit to and from test bay using overhead crane.

WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

https://weg.us/careers

No 3rd Parties, please.

*Full list of tasks may be found in job description if selected for job bid / interview.

Requirements

Basic:

• Ability to work within the WEG Code of Ethics & Values. (WEG Code of Ethics, 4th Edition)
• Able to work over-time as needed.
• Resides or plans to reside within reasonable commuting distance--no relocation assistance available.
• Has current work authorization for employment in the United States.
• Must complete: application, job interview, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Safety Sensitive position: Drug panel includes THC.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Two years prior manufacturing experience.
• ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC): Platinum or Gold Level.