General Welder - 2nd Shift (Transformers)

Eaton Corporation•Waukesha, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a General Welder for transformer production. The role operates welding equipment on two Transformer assembly lines, performing general production work that may include low-voltage welding, welding stainless- and mild-steel covers, attaching radiators to tanks, and operating a robotic welder. The position also works in Transformer assembly positions as needed. Candidates must interview and pass the Eaton General Welding Test. This is a second-shift position, scheduled from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The hourly rate is $26.20, plus a $2.50-per-hour shift premium. Overtime may extend beyond scheduled hours and may be mandatory at times. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered in two installments, subject to the stated eligibility and bonus terms. Candidates must live within 50 miles of Waukesha, Wisconsin; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation. Relocation benefits are not included. Applicants must be able to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
At least 1 year of assembly experience.
At least 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing environment and/or completion of a 1-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 to bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must live within 50 miles of Waukesha, Wisconsin; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Responsibilities

Operate welding equipment in Transformer assembly lines for general production work, including low-voltage welding, welding stainless- and mild-steel covers, welding radiators onto tanks, and using a robotic welder.
Use weld fabrication equipment, including plasma arc torches, TIG welders, MIG welders, robotic MIG welders, 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

$2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments, subject to eligibility and bonus terms.
Health benefits and vacation time available from 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 to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
Retirement benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Educational assistance program.
Wellness reimbursement.