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Quality Technician - 2nd Shift (Transformers)

Yesterday Waukesha, WI

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Quality Technician - 2nd Shift (Transformers) to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $24.50 per hour + $2.50 per hour shift premium.

The core hours are 3 pm - 11 pm. 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 $2,000, 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 January 1st, 2026 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!

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What you'll do:

The Quality Technician reviews service tickets while creating and maintaining corrective actions up to closure each day. They document new/updated procedures due to corrective actions from quality escapes, troubleshoot issues, and complete containment. They monitor conformance to quality standards, audit the production floor for quality issues, and keep quality metrics up to date. They interact with the with Warranty, Production, Marketing, and Engineering teams as required.

In this function, you will:
• Investigate the cause of nonconforming product and initiate the corrective action necessary to prevent recurrence..
• Implement and record changes in procedures resulting from corrective action.
• Draft and distribute training programs, procedures including work instructions and Quality Alerts
• Perform internal audits on assembly inspection functions and finished product quality audits
• Update quality metrics and tier boards.
• Assume limited responsibility in the absence of the Quality Engineer. Perform special projects as directed by the Quality Engineer.
• Act as a quality liaison to our internal customers by supporting production with quality-related issues and by introducing new hires to the quality process.
• Complete containment or special actions through ITS based on customer requirements.
• Complete routine weekly oil samples
• Backup calibration technician duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of assembly or testing experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 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 benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Completion of AC/DC Training (internal Eaton Course)
• SAP and/ or Q-pulse experience
• Minimum of 1 year of quality experience.

Skills:

• Capable of rapidly learning the assembly/inspection/test requirements for any new products.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with personnel from all departments.
• Ability to train new quality employees on job requirements and quality standards.
• Ability to use measurement devices correctly and accurately.
• Must have an attitude and abilities which reflect leadership qualities.
• Possess a high degree of technical knowledge of testing, test equipment, transformer construction and operations, manufacturing systems, and Quality Assurance methods and procedures to adequately perform the job of supervising and training department personnel.
• Familiarity with Excel and ITS
• Ability to understand and interpret BOMs, prints, and data.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

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• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Waukesha, WI
Job ID: Eaton-56172Waukesha
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-04T18:35:05

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)