Pads Transformer Assembler - 1st Shift

Requisition
75157
-Posted
10/13/2026

Eaton's ES AMER ESSdivision is currently seeking aPads Transformer Assembler - 1st Shift at our Nacogdoches, TX facilty! 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 $18.00 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.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

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

The Pads Transformer Assmbler executes final assembly operations for electricity transformers in accordance with established standard methods and procedures.

In this function, you will:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 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 cap registation, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment and hand tools.

• Must demonstrate 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.
• Ability to perform mathematical functions as required and operate industrial equipment and hand tools.
• 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.
• Must be able to work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.
• Must be able to work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.
• Must adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined below:

Hands/Arm:

• Gloves
• Over the Elbow sleeves

Eye/Face:

• Safety…