Assembler (Leads) - 3rd Shift

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Assembler (Leads) - 3rd Shift to join our team on Lincoln Ave. in Waukesha, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $22.30 per hour + $2.50 per hour shift premium.

The core hours are 11 pm - 7 am. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is offering a sign-on bonus of $3,000, paid in two installments, less applicable withholding.

Bonus terms:

• Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after October 1st, 2025, to qualify.
• Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply.
• Associates must be employed at the time of the payout.

Why work at Eaton?

• 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 you'll do:

The Assembler (Leads) is responsible for welding aluminum, copper, and hooking up leads on secondary and primary coils and accessories for single and three phase transformers.

In this function you will:

• Position and shape the leads for proper clearances within tank.
• MIG welds aluminum leads to bus bars, bus bars to stub-outs.
• TIG welds copper bus bars.
• Welds, glues, and crimps secondary leads to coil.
• Assembles and hooks up dual voltage switches, tap changers singularly or in gangs and other accessories required. Must take into consideration the positioning, clearances, etc., required for tanking.
• Fit, and cut braces for secondary and primary leads, including layout. Bolts onto core and coil frame.
• Measure and cut the leads to proper lengths. Measure, cut, strip, insulate and crimp terminals on other required leads.
• Does fabrication rework on cores & parts called for by NCR's and ECN's by engineering.
• Minor coil repair, as needed.
• Forklift and Overhead Crane competency.
• Read Blueprints & Schematics.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution is required.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, WI facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous electrical experience or education in AC/DC.
• One-year Technical Diploma in welding or equivalent experience.

Skills:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

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Client-provided location(s): Waukesha, WI

Job ID: Eaton-55335Waukesha

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-12T18:49:06