Assembler - 2nd Shift; Dept
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Assembly
Overview
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking an Assembler - 2nd Shift (Dept 08) to join our team in South Milwaukee, WI.
Hourly rate for this position is $21.40 per hour. The core hours are 6:30 am – 2:30 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory aries 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!
The Assembly position is responsible for performing a variety of diversified sub and light to medium duty final assembly operations on the overhead switch gear product line. You will perform some complicated sub-assembly and final assembly operations, which contain many parts and substantial fitting and aligning of components, usually limited to a specific standard procedure on a repetitive basis.
Key Processes Can Include- Light and Medium Duty Final Assembly
- Hi-Pot and Functional Testing
- Coil Winding
- Epoxy Potting, Painting, and Varnishing
- Follow established working procedures.
- Set-up workstation to facilitate easier assembly and operate independently or on a group basis.
- Complete paperwork, enter labor, confirm production and move products to outgoing materials zone.
- Screen defective parts or make adjustments as necessary and report any concerns to Team Leader or Supervisor.
- Interact with other departments as needed for advice and decisions.
- Assist QA/Engineering with problem solving for new product development as necessary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required (Basic)
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 6 months of previous manufacturing, military, or related experience.
- 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 that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles) of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Trades training (or equivalent) of soldering and brazing operations, electronic terminology and symbols, and electrical circuits and electronics.
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings
- Ability to be flexible in work environment and perform multiple job functions within Department.
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and other applications such as SAP.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
- Must be able to walk/stand for an 8 hour shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to lift 48 lbs and push/pull 48 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
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