Production Welder - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and vacation time (day

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Shift premiums $2.50/hr

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton Power Systems in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Production Welder for the 1st shift. The role uses a MIG welding machine to assemble and weld components, with a focus on meeting prints and specifications.

Shift runs 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, offering weekend-free schedule and strong overtime potential. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience or welding certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience or welding certification.
• Must be able to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• Position not eligible for relocation; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Determine if material is to specs and check prints for conformance.
• Set up material in positioner, jig or fixtures; make simple layouts as needed.
• Weld or stud weld various types of hardware to the part being built.
• Tack weld, adjust wire feed for proper weld size.
• Grind excess weld and trim edges for fit and appearance.
• Operate crane, electric stackers, and other equipment to move heavy parts.
• Know how to operate oxyacetylene cutting/carbon arc torch and replace mig torch components.

Skills

Weld test proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mig welding

Air grinder

Oxyacetylene cutting

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Production Welder - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.45 per hour.

The hours for this shift are: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

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:

Eaton Power Systems has a 1st shift Production Welder opening in Waukesha, WI (Badger Drive location)

Operates a mig welding machine and air grinder, assembling and welding tank covers, nut guards, doors, risers/sills, production orders, switch module cubicle components, and single/three phase cubicle components. Operator checks parts against prints to assure proper dimensions and locations. The welder is responsible for proper fit and appearance of finished part, according to quality specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Must determine if material is to specs., also checks prints against parts for conformance.
• Sets-up material in positioner, jig or fixtures. Also makes simple layouts when required.
• Welds or stud welds various types of hardware to part being built.
• Tack welds part, adjusting wire feed for proper size weld seam.
• Grinds excess weld and trims edges for fit of parts and appearance.
• Operates crane, electric stackers, and other mechanical assists to move, position and unload heavy parts and assemblies.
• Must know how to operate oxyacetylene cutting/carbon arc torch and how to replace mig torch body, lever switch and hoses from wire feed to torch body.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED is required from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience or Welding certification.
• Must be able to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• Position not eligible for relocation. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the work location in order to be considered.

Skills:

• Ability to successfully complete Eaton’s Power Systems weld test with a score greater or equal to 80%

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