General Welder - 1st Shift (Transformers)

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The General Welder will operate various types of welding equipment in both Transformer assembly lines for general production work. This may include low voltage welding, welding on stainless and mild steel covers, welding radiators onto the tanks, and using the robotic welder. This is a select position, and all candidates will be required to interview.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of assembly experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of welding 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 US without requiring company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Only candidates living within 50 miles of Waukesha WI will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must pass the Eaton General Welding Test.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Use weld fabrication equipment including plasma arc torch, tig-welder, mig-welders, robotic mig welder, grinders, drills, and any other special tooling that may be required.
• Work from basic prints, computer readouts, written and verbal instructions and material lists using judgment when complete prints are not available.
• Operate various types of material handling equipment including bridge cranes, jib cranes, and manually operated hand trucks when necessary.
• Place both weld-on and bolt-on covers to units - giving them a pressure test 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 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees