Production Welder - 1st Shift

Production Welder - 1st Shift

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Production Welder - 1st Shift. The hourly rate for this position is $24.45 per hour. The hours for this shift are: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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:

Eaton Power Systems has a 1st shift Production Welder opening in Waukesha, WI (Badger Drive location)

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. Operator checks parts against prints to assure proper dimensions and locations. The welder is responsible for proper fit and appearance of finished part, according to quality specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Must determine if material is to specs., also checks prints against parts for conformance.
• Sets-up material in positioner, jig or fixtures. Also 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.
• Must know how to operate oxyacetylene cutting/carbon arc torch and how to replace mig torch body, lever switch and hoses from wire feed to torch body.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
• Position not eligible for relocation. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the work location in order to be considered.

Skills:

• Ability to successfully complete Eaton's Power Systems weld test with a score greater or equal to 80%

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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.