What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pads Transformer Assembler - 3rd Shift position at Eaton and Careers?
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Pads Transformer Assembler - 3rd Shift.
The hours for this role are 10pm - 6:30am
The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 per hour.
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.
Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
What you’ll do:
Job Summary
Execute final assembly operations for electricity transformers in accordance with established standard methods and procedures.
- Perform tasks across various work centers, including tank breakdown, casing, small parts, vacuum chamber, palletizing, final assembly, and testing.
- Attach and install component parts and sub-assemblies onto transformer tanks (e.g., leads, bushings, brackets, fuses, switches, nameplates, arrestors, labels, stencils, bands).
- Load, operate, and unload the vacuum system.
- Place and anchor core/coil assemblies into tanks.
- Execute repetitive hand assembly, fitting, and adjustment operations.
- Use small power hand tools as required.
- Assist welders with the installation of hoods and seals.
- Address any nonconforming parts or products through rework.
- Safely operates overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
- Actively participates in problem-solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the organization.
- Achieves and maintains target production rates or output levels, ensuring efficient operations and meeting organizational goals.
- Adhere to safety protocols, ensures efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S ), and company policies and procedures.
- Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Years and area of experience required
- 1 year of Manufacturing and assembly experience.
Technical knowledge
- Ability to perform basic mathematical functions as required.
- Ability to operate industrial equipment and hand tools.
Skills:
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without accommodations.
Enviromental Factors
- Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined below:
Gloves
Welding Gloves
Over the Elbow Sleeves
Eye/Face
Safety Glasses
Ear
Ear plugs
Foot
Steel Toe
Metatarsal Guards
- Work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.
Soft skills
- Demonstrates effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic, comprehends written and verbal work instructions accurately, and upholds Eaton’s Values and philosophy.
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