General Welder - 3rd Shift (Transformers)

Eaton Corporation•Waukesha, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a General Welder to perform general production work on both transformer assembly lines. The role may involve low-voltage welding; welding stainless- and mild-steel covers; welding radiators onto tanks; and operating a robotic welder. This is a select position, and candidates must interview. The position is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and is for the third shift, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The hourly rate is $26.20, plus a $2.50-per-hour shift premium. Overtime may exceed scheduled hours and may be mandatory. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered in two installments, subject to the stated eligibility and payout conditions. Relocation benefits are not included; candidates generally must live within 50 miles of Waukesha, with an exception for active-duty military candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
At least one year of assembly experience.
At least one year of welding experience in a manufacturing environment and/or completion of a one-year technical diploma in welding from an accredited institution.
Must be able to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or in the future.
Must pass the Eaton General Welding Test.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the listed physical activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must generally live within 50 miles of Waukesha, Wisconsin; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Responsibilities

Operate welding equipment for general production work on transformer assembly lines, including low-voltage welding, welding stainless- and mild-steel covers, welding radiators onto tanks, and using a robotic welder.
Use weld fabrication equipment, including a plasma arc torch, TIG and MIG welders, a robotic MIG welder, grinders, drills, and other required special tooling.
Work from basic prints, computer readouts, written and verbal instructions, and material lists, using judgment when complete prints are unavailable.
Operate material handling equipment, including bridge cranes, jib cranes, and manually operated hand trucks, when necessary.
Place weld-on and bolt-on covers on units and pressure-test them 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.

Benefits

Health benefits and vacation time available to use on the first day of employment.
Up to 12 paid holidays.
Weekly pay.
$2.50-per-hour shift premium for off shifts.
Opportunities for overtime.
Career progression opportunities, including cross-training in different departments.
Retirement benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Educational assistance program.
Wellness reimbursement.
$3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, subject to eligibility and payout conditions.