Welder - 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

3d • $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Welder - 3rd Shift to join our team on Lincoln Ave. in Waukesha, WI!
The hourly rate for this position is $27.90 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 January 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? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:
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 General Welder operates various types of welding equipment for general repair work and production work. This may include patching leaks on oil filled units, repairing painted parts, welding radiators to tanks, welding on covers and repairing field returns.

In this function, you will:
Fabricate rework on tanks and parts called for by NCR's and ECN's using available engineering information.
Correct fabrication errors caused by mistakes on the Weidematic tapes or general errors from the machine portion of fabrication.
Rework field return tanks and parts. Cut covers off using the air-air process or grinding stone when necessary.
Use all weld fabrication equipment including oxy-acetylene torch, plasma arc torch, tig-welder, MIG-welders, stick electrode welder, stud welder, arc-air machine, iron worker, power hacksaw, vacuum pump, sabre saw, grinders, drills and any other special tooling.
Operate various types of material handling equipment including bridge crane, jib crane, gas and electric lift trucks and manually operate hand trucks.
Repair leaks on oil filled units.
Weld radiators and lightning arrester brackets to transformers which requires some fitting and aligning.
Put weld on covers to both Terra Tran and power units - giving them a pressure test using air and soap.
Perform internal tank repair work with core and coil assembly in the tank with supervisor approval.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a one-year Technical Diploma in MIG and ARC welding AND/OR a minimum of one year of MIG and ARC welding experience.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• 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.
• Successfully complete Eaton Weld test.
• Ability to interpret prints, quality specifications, and applicable instructions for safety, maintenance, operating, and engineering.
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• 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 accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate rework on tanks and parts called for by NCR's and ECN's using available engineering information.
• Correct fabrication errors caused by mistakes on the Weidematic tapes or general errors from the machine portion of fabrication.
• Rework field return tanks and parts. Cut covers off using the air-air process or grinding stone when necessary.
• Use all weld fabrication equipment including oxy-acetylene torch, plasma arc torch, tig-welder, MIG-welders, stick electrode welder, stud welder, arc-air machine, iron worker, power hacksaw, vacuum pump, sabre saw, grinders, drills and any other special tooling.
• Operate various types of material handling equipment including bridge crane, jib crane, gas and electric lift trucks and manually operate hand trucks.
• Repair leaks on oil filled units.
• Weld radiators and lightning arrester brackets to transformers which requires some fitting and aligning.
• Put weld on covers to both Terra Tran and power units - giving them a pressure test using air and soap.
• Perform internal tank repair work with core and coil assembly in the tank with supervisor approval.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED