Tester/Assembler - 1st Shift (Dept 08)

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Tester/Assembler - 1st Shift (Dept 08) to join our team in South Milwaukee, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $23.20 per hour.

The core hours are 6:30 am - 2:30 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.

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 Tester is responsible for performing a variety of test functions at high voltage and maintain records. In this role, you will perform basic tests to complicated experimental prototype tests on electronic control systems, as well as mechanical and electrical systems on standard and special products.

In this function, you will:

• Troubleshoot operational problems and make repairs; both electrical and mechanical.
• Assist and instruct other Tester/Assemblers in troubleshooting unit malfunctions, and make adjustments accordingly using judgement to determine sequence, methods, etc.
• Interact with supervision in maintaining workflow and interact with other departments as needed for advice and decisions.
• Perform assembly functions.
• Operate hoist and/or crane.
• Follow established working procedures.
• Be responsible for own work, under minimal supervision and instructions.
• Keep work area clean and orderly and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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:

• Minimum 1 years of experience working in testing electronic/microprocessor controls.
• Experience with reading and using schematics for wiring, drawings, routings, blueprints, specifications, part numbers, and other shop documents affecting this position.
• Experience operating testing equipment or electrical systems.

Skills:

• Must be able to walk/stand for 8 hours shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift 44lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Knowledge of soldering.

• Ability to work overtime when required.

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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): Oak Creek, WI

Job ID: Eaton-54938SouthMilwaukee

Employment Type: OTHER

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