General Welder - 1st 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 welding in both Transformer assembly lines. The work may include low-voltage welding, welding stainless- and mild-steel covers, welding radiators onto tanks, and operating a robotic welder. The position pays $26.20 per hour and works the first shift, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; overtime may exceed those hours and may be mandatory at times. Candidates must interview and pass the Eaton General Welding Test. The role uses welding and fabrication equipment, follows basic prints and written or verbal instructions, and handles materials with cranes or hand trucks as needed. The welder also places weld-on and bolt-on covers on units and performs pressure tests with air and soap. The employee may work in Transformer assembly positions as needed. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, assembly experience, and either manufacturing welding experience or an accredited one-year technical welding diploma. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship. Relocation benefits are not included, and candidates generally must live within 50 miles of Waukesha, Wisconsin; active-duty military candidates are exempt from that geographic restriction.

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 an accredited one-year technical diploma in welding.
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, and use both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Candidates must live within 50 miles of Waukesha, Wisconsin; active-duty military candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
Candidates are required to interview.

Responsibilities

Operate welding equipment for general production work on Transformer assembly lines, including low-voltage welding and welding stainless- and mild-steel covers.
Weld radiators onto tanks and use the robotic welder.
Use fabrication equipment, including plasma arc torches, TIG and 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 such as bridge cranes, jib cranes, and manually operated hand trucks as needed.
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 from the first day of employment.
Up to 12 paid holidays.
Weekly pay.
Shift premiums of $2.50 per hour for off shifts and 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.
Various health and welfare benefits and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.