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Weld Utility - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2027
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Weld Utility - 1st Shift. The hourly rate for this position is $32.65 per hour. The core hours for this shift are 7am - 3pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. 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’s Power Delivery Division is seeking a Utility Welder. This role is at the Badger Drive Facility in Waukesha Wisconsin. This is a select position and will require an interview PRIMARY FUNCTION Operate welding, cutting, and material handling equipment. Understand all processes and procedures for effective replacement of any and all operators. Build engineering prototypes, perform repair work, and implement changes to units according to Engineering Change Requests (ECRs). Function in a training capacity with lead worker responsibilities and provide services as required by supervisor with reference to all department functions. TYPICAL DUTIES • Ability to use all weld fabrication equipment including; oxygen-acetylene torch, mig, stick, electrode, stud, roll, girth, and seam welders; air-arc machine, sabre saw, beader, expander, plasma cutter, grinders, drills, and any other special tooling that may be required. • Ability to weld stainless steel units and be knowledgeable in S.S. setups. • Assemble and weld engineering prototypes and laboratory equipment from sketches, prints, and verbal information. • Perform any production welding position and perform acceptable quantity and quality according to standards. • Perform minor maintenance for the department when necessary. • Change the CO2 gas tank when required. • Complete ECRs for the Engineering Department when errors are found on blueprints. • Assist in training new employees when deemed necessary. • Perform departmental rework, field returns, ECRs, and Engineering Change Notifications. • Ability to perform overhead and vertical up welding. • Operate cranes, hoists and lift trucks. • Writes work orders for repairs to be performed by the Maintenance department. • Ability to weld varying and dissimilar metal (copper to stainless). • Fill in on production welding jobs on short notice. • Complete other tasks as assigned. ## Qualifications: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • A high school diploma or GED form an accredited institution is required. • Must be able to work in the US without company sponsorship. • Must be able to understand standard shop specifications (shop drawings, process sheets, and measuring equipment etc). • One-year technical school diploma in mig and arc welding or equivalent experience • Successfully complete Eaton weld test #IND123 #LI-SB2 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 1-800-836-6345 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.

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