Inspector Tester C - 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring an Inspector Tester C at its Badger Dr. location in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The role performs assembly inspections and electrical testing of single- and three-phase transformers and regulators at various locations in the assembly plants, following established procedures and monitoring conformance to quality standards. The hourly rate is $24.45, plus a $2.50 shift differential. Core hours are 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; overtime may extend beyond these hours and may be mandatory. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered in two installments, subject to stated eligibility and bonus terms.

The position includes routine factory dielectric, loss, power factor, ratio, resistance, operational, and continuity testing; inspecting units and documenting results; performing minor maintenance on test equipment; and assisting Engineering and Manufacturing with shop-floor problems. The role also performs the responsibilities of an Inspector, including visual inspections during assembly, additional tests as required, applying decals and stencils, and collecting data.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of manufacturing experience. Preferred qualifications include education in AC/DC fundamentals, completion of electricity coursework, or at least one year of experience in electricity. The role requires the ability to work overtime when needed and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds. Eaton is not offering immigration sponsorship or relocation benefits; candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the work location, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and use both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Education in AC/DC fundamentals, completion of electricity coursework from an accredited institution, or at least one year of experience in electricity.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine factory dielectric tests, including induced OX, QC impulse, and applied-potential hipot tests.
• Perform routine factory loss tests, including load loss (winding loss) and no-load loss (core loss).
• Perform power factor, ratio, and resistance tests according to established procedures.
• Perform operational tests on regulators as required.
• Perform continuity tests on units according to established procedures.
• Inspect unit nameplates during routine testing, stamp impedance values on nameplates, and secure nameplates to tested units.
• Visually inspect the interior of units after testing is complete.
• Perform minor maintenance on test equipment.
• Perform special routine tests when required.
• Perform visual inspections of units throughout the assembly process according to established procedures.
• Perform required tests according to established procedures, including ratio, resistance, leak, continuity, control box, insulation resistance, regulator sub-assembly, regulator modification, and regulator run-in tests.
• Apply decals and stencils to unit exteriors and perform paint mileage checks as required.
• Assist Engineering and Manufacturing in identifying and resolving shop-floor problems.
• Complete company forms to communicate inspection status and other information and to document inspection results.
• Collect various types of data according to established procedures as required.

Benefits

• 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.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments, subject to eligibility and other terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED