Transformer Repair Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and vacation time

Paid holidays - up to 12

Weekly pay

Shift premiums - $2.50/hr

Career progression opportunities

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Transformer Repair Technician for 1st Shift. The core hours are 5am–1pm with overtime possible. The role involves diagnosing, tearing down, repairing, and testing transformers, and maintaining accurate repair records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical equipment. Benefits begin day one and the company promotes career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, assembling, or troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate transformer failures and root causes to recommend corrective actions.
• Perform hands-on teardown, inspection, and repair on transformers.
• Disassemble and document components to determine repairability and disposition.
• Conduct mechanical and electrical testing to validate repair effectiveness.
• Operate cranes and hand tools for un‑tanking and teardown as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production to resolve issues.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Sheet/blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical fundamentals

Documentation

Communication

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Crane/hoist operation (basic)

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Transformer Repair Technician - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is a range of $29.35 - $31.11 per hour. The hours for this shift are 5am - 1pm. 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 the outstanding benefits 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:

Eaton’s Electrical Power Systems Division is currently seeking a Transformer Repair Technician– 1st Shift to join our team! The hourly rate starts at $29.35 - 31.11/hour depending on experience. The core hours are 5am – 1pm, Monday-Friday; Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. This position is based at our Lincoln Avenue facility in Waukesha, WI.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Benefits start on day one!
• Vacation time
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, and many more!

Tasks include:

• Investigate transformer failures, defects, and engineering change requests (ECNs) to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting, tear‑down, inspection, and repair activities on transformers returned from production or the field.
• Disassemble, evaluate, and document components to determine repairability, reuse opportunities, or disposition requirements.
• Conduct mechanical and electrical testing to validate failure modes and confirm repair effectiveness.
• Perform un‑tanking, un‑stacking, and other transformer tear‑down processes using cranes, lifting devices, and hand tools.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Service teams to resolve product issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain accurate records, repairs, investigation findings, DMTs, DMRs, ECRs, and repair status updates.
• Identify recurring issues and contribute ideas that improve product performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by helping implement design and process modifications that prevent future failures.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience diagnosing, repairing, assembling, or troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical equipment.

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.

No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, WI facility. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, hydraulic, or industrial equipment.
• Experience diagnosing equipment failures and determining root causes.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical fundamentals and electrical troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Experience welding, fabrication, or equipment repair.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, or other material handling equipment.
• Military maintenance experience or technical trade school education is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity to understand how equipment works.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Comfortable using a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and process documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple repair priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (i.e., verbal and written)
• 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.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role:

We're looking for people who enjoy working with their hands and take pride in building things correctly.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy fixing, building, modifying, or restoring things.
• Have mechanical or electrical aptitude.
• Like figuring out how things work.
• Are comfortable using hand tools and power tools.
• Take pride in quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Enjoy seeing a finished product come together.
• Want a career where your hands and mind stay busy.
• Enjoy solving problems and learning new skills.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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. Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.