Electrical Product Assembler

Electrical Product Assembler / Heavy Mechanical Assembler

$30.71/hr + $2 Shift Premium | 3rd Shift | Waukesha, WI

Kelly Services is hiring Electrical Product Assemblers / Heavy Mechanical Assemblers for a hands-on manufacturing opportunity in Waukesha, WI.

If you enjoy working with tools, large components, cranes, technical drawings, and heavy mechanical assembly, this could be a strong next step.

You’ll help build the internal and external components of large power transformers
, working on everything from internal assemblies and tank installation to final component installation, processing, paint preparation, and shipment readiness.

Location: Waukesha, WI
Base Pay: $30.71/hour
Shift Premium: +$2.00/hour
Effective Hourly Rate: $32.71/hour

Shift: 3rd Shift
Hours:
11:00 PM–7:00 AM
Schedule:
Sunday–Thursday

• $32.71/hour including shift premium

• Consistent 3rd-shift schedule

• Hands-on work building large, highly engineered power equipment

• Variety of mechanical and electrical assembly responsibilities

• Work with overhead cranes, forklifts, hydraulic equipment, and industrial tools

• Learn specialized transformer assembly and processing skills

• Opportunity to develop into more advanced technical responsibilities

• Work from blueprints, bills of material, and detailed specifications

• Combination of individual craftsmanship and team-based assembly

• Large-scale manufacturing environment with highly specialized equipment

As an Electrical Product Assembler, you’ll help build and prepare large power transformers throughout multiple stages of production.

Your work may include:

• Tightening and pressing internal transformer assemblies

• Using overhead cranes to lift large internal assemblies into transformer tanks

• Installing transformer covers and major components

• Making internal electrical and mechanical connections

• Installing external components and accessories

• Removing components when preparing transformers for shipment

• Working with items such as radiators, conservators, and transformer monitoring equipment

• Preparing units and components for painting

• Operating vacuum pumps and oil fill/drain systems

• Using forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles to move components

• Reading and following blueprints, bills of material, and technical specifications

• Verifying alignment, spacing, and proper assembly of components

• Performing contamination-control and cleanliness procedures

• Inspecting your own work for quality and accuracy

• Supporting and training newer operators as your skills grow

Depending on the assignment, you may work with:

• Overhead cranes

• Forklifts and powered industrial vehicles

• Hydraulic presses

• Hand tools

• Wire cutters

• Wire crimpers

• Vacuum pumps

• Oil fill and drain systems

• Calibrated tools and measuring equipment

• Other industrial assembly equipment

This could be a strong fit if you have experience in:

• Heavy mechanical assembly

• Electrical or electromechanical assembly

• Industrial manufacturing

• Large equipment assembly

• Power equipment manufacturing

• Machine building

• Mechanical installation

• Fabrication or other hands-on industrial work

Prior transformer experience is helpful, but not required.

We’re especially interested in candidates who:

• Have strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness

• Are comfortable working with hand tools and industrial equipment

• Can read and follow technical drawings and assembly instructions

• Have strong attention to detail

• Take pride in quality and craftsmanship

• Work well as part of a team

• Are comfortable learning new technical processes

• Take workplace safety seriously

This is an active heavy-manufacturing position.

Candidates should be comfortable:

• Standing and walking frequently throughout the shift

• Climbing, pushing,…