Casing & Crating Transformer Assembler - 1st Shift

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Casing & Crating Transformer Assembler - 1st Shift at our Nacogdoches, TX facility! The core hours are Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory  hourly rate for this position is $19.00 per hour, plus a $1.35 shift differential.

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.

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

The Casing & Crating Transformer Assembler is responsible for performing the final assembly operations of electricity transformers according to prescribed standard methods and procedures.

• Perform tasks across various work centers, including:
  Tank-up, casing, small parts, vacuum chamber, cover bander, palletizing, and final assembly.
• Attach and install critical component parts and sub-assemblies to transformer tanks (e.g., leads, bushings, brackets, fuses, switches, nameplates, arrestors, labels, stencils, bands, etc.).
• Anchor core/coil assemblies into tanks, ensuring precision and quality.
• Execute various hand assembly, fitting, and adjusting operations with meticulous attention to detail.
• Retrieve, assemble, and securely attach covers, maintaining consistent standards.
• Conduct temperature checks, install and inspect components, initiate and troubleshoot leak checks, repair leaking units, and perform fluid checks to ensure proper oil use.
• Load, operate, and unload the vacuum system efficiently.
• Use small power hand tools as required, demonstrating proficiency and safety awareness.
• Follow written communications, including operating instructions (VOP), BOM lists, production schedules, and WSRA.
• Expertly rework nonconforming parts and products to meet quality standards.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
• Actively participate in problem‑solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Achieve and maintain target production rates or output levels, ensuring efficient operations and meeting organizational goals.
• Adhere to safety protocols, ensure efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of the Nacogdoches, TX facility will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

• Manufacturing and assembly experience preferred.

• Ability to demonstrate effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic, comprehend written and verbal work instructions accurately, and uphold Eaton’s Values and philosophy.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions as required.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.
• Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Gloves
• Over the Elbow Sleeves

• Safety Glasses

• Ear plugs

• Steel Toe
• Metatarsal Guards

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