Pads Transformer Assembler - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation • Nacogdoches, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a Pads Transformer Assembler at its Nacogdoches, Texas facility. The role performs final assembly operations for electricity transformers according to established methods and procedures. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; overtime may extend beyond those hours and may be mandatory. The hourly rate is $18.00, with actual compensation based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations.

The assembler works across multiple manufacturing work centers and installs components and subassemblies on transformer tanks, operates a vacuum system, places core/coil assemblies, performs hand assembly and adjustments, and assists welders. The role also involves rework, safe material handling with overhead cranes and hoisting equipment, meeting production targets, and contributing to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

The position requires physical work in hot and noisy environments and use of specified personal protective equipment. No relocation benefit is offered; candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the facility, with an exception for active-duty military service members. Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic.
• Must accurately comprehend written and verbal work instructions and uphold Eaton’s values and philosophy.
• Ability to perform mathematical functions as required.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and two-handed lifting and lowering, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.
• Must use required personal protective equipment, including gloves, over-the-elbow sleeves, safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toe footwear, and metatarsal guards.
• Candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the Nacogdoches, Texas facility; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
• Must not require employment immigration sponsorship or support from Eaton, including support for CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks across work centers, including tank breakdown, casing, small parts, vacuum chamber, palletizing, final assembly, and testing.
• Attach and install component parts and subassemblies onto transformer tanks, such as leads, bushings, brackets, fuses, switches, nameplates, arrestors, labels, stencils, and bands.
• Load, operate, and unload the vacuum system.
• Place and anchor core/coil assemblies into tanks.
• Perform repetitive hand assembly, fitting, and adjustment operations.
• Use small power hand tools as required.
• Assist welders with installation of hoods and seals.
• Address nonconforming parts or products through rework.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
• Participate in problem-solving processes that contribute to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Achieve and maintain target production rates or output levels.
• Follow safety protocols, efficient material-handling and housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance program.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Health and welfare benefits and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed