Production Welder - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Production Welder for the 1st shift. This role involves operating a mig welding machine and air grinder to assemble and weld various components such as tank covers, nut guards, doors, risers/sills, production orders, switch module cubicle components, and single/three phase cubicle components. The operator is responsible for ensuring parts meet print specifications for dimensions and locations, and for the proper fit and appearance of the finished part according to quality standards.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED is required from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience or Welding certification.
• Must be able to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the work location in order to be considered.
• Ability to successfully complete Eaton’s Power Systems weld test with a score greater or equal to 80%

Responsibilities

• Operates a mig welding machine and air grinder, assembling and welding tank covers, nut guards, doors, risers/sills, production orders, switch module cubicle components, and single/three phase cubicle components.
• Checks parts against prints to assure proper dimensions and locations.
• Ensures proper fit and appearance of finished part, according to quality specifications.
• Determines if material is to specs., also checks prints against parts for conformance.
• Sets-up material in positioner, jig or fixtures.
• Makes simple layouts when required.
• Welds or stud welds various types of hardware to part being built.
• Tack welds part, adjusting wire feed for proper size weld seam.
• Grinds excess weld and trims edges for fit of parts and appearance.
• Operates crane, electric stackers, and other mechanical assists to move, position and unload heavy parts and assemblies.
• Operates oxyacetylene cutting/carbon arc torch and replaces mig torch body, lever switch and hoses from wire feed to torch body.

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

What This Job Offers

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