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TANK PREP / PROCESS OPERATOR (1st and 2nd Shift)

WEG TRANSFORMERS USA
WASHINGTON, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026

Description

Pay:  LG TBD — Subject to Collective Bargaining.


Benefits

 

WEG offers competitive compensation, exciting career growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including:

  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company paid Life and Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Bonus plan (prorated)

Company Overview

WEG: Our Company: Founded in 1961, WEG is one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. We employ over 49,000 people globally and offer a diversified and integrated product line, with sales in more than 135 countries. Our U.S. operations are expanding rapidly, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans.


Our Culture: We value each individual's contribution to our success and motivate our team through integrity, ethics, and continuous support for personal development. We prioritize professional and personal growth opportunities, human rights, diversity, and environmental sustainability. We invest in solutions to reduce carbon emissions and encourage our employees to engage in social activities focused on health and education.


At WEG, our values are: Human Company, Teamwork, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation, and Leadership.


Sustainability: We are committed to driving efficiency and sustainability. Our sustainability strategy is based on four pillars:

  1. Sustainable Products and Solutions: We provide products and services with the highest efficiency and lowest carbon footprint, supporting our customers' decarbonization journeys.
  2. Responsible Supply Chain: We engage a supply chain that upholds ethics in human rights, labor relations, and environmental preservation.
  3. Circular and Efficient Operations: We optimize eco-efficiency in natural resource management, reduce emissions and waste, and promote recycling and reuse.
  4. Engaged Employees and Communities: We ensure safe working conditions, promote well-being, and foster an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance environment.

Role: Tank Prep / Process Operator

You may see yourself in this role, if you are an experienced production operator who has mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and are looking for a serious career opportunity.


You will perform a range of tasks in the production of a transformer, including:

  • Reading and understanding Bills of Materials (BOMs), instructions and drawings.
  • Inspection of tank and cover for defects
  • Complete quality check of welded areas to meet manufacturing procedures and rework/repaint if required.  
  • Clean out all threads on tank and cover with tap/die and vacuum debris.  
  • Rotate cover and install and wire Current Transformers (CTs) per engineering design.  
  • Cut and install floor insulation and hardware before tanking.  
  • Cut insulation and install shunts on tank walls prior to tanking.  
  • Prep and install radiators after welding of cover. 
  • Move transformer and parts to and from weld booth as required.  
  • Assist in Final Assembly as needed.

No 3rd Parties, please.

https://weg.us/careers


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Basic:

  • Ability to work within the WEG Code of Ethics & Values. (WEG Code of Ethics, 4th Edition)
  • Able to work over-time as needed.
  • Resides or plans to reside within reasonable commuting distance--no relocation assistance available for this role.
  • Has current work authorization for employment in the United States.
  • Must complete: talent assessment, Job interview, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
  • Safety Sensitive position: Drug panel includes THC.

Preferred:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Two years prior manufacturing experience.
  • ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC): Platinum or Gold Level.

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