Transformer Repair Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Transformer Repair Technician - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is a range of $29.35 - $31.11 per hour. The hours for this shift are 5am - 1pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory aries 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 Electrical Power Systems Division is currently seeking a Transformer Repair Technician– 1st Shift to join our team! The hourly rate starts at $29.35 - 31.11/hour depending on experience. The core hours are 5am – 1pm, Monday-Friday;
Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory s position is based at our Lincoln Avenue facility in Waukesha, WI.Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits start on day one!
• Vacation time
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, and many more!

In this function, you will:

In this role, you'll serve as a technical troubleshooter, diagnosing transformer failures, and determining the root cause of issues found during manufacturing or in the field. You'll work hands-on with mechanical and electrical systems, using your problem-solving skills to repair, rebuild, and improve products while helping drive quality improvements across the operation.

Tasks include:
• Investigate transformer failures, defects, and engineering change requests (ECNs) to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, tear-down, inspection, and repair activities on transformers returned from production or the field.
• Disassemble, evaluate, and document components to determine repairability, reuse opportunities, or disposition requirements.
• Conduct mechanical and electrical testing to validate failure modes and confirm repair effectiveness.
• Perform un-tanking, unstacking, and other transformer tear-down processes using cranes, lifting devices, and hand tools.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Service teams to resolve product issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain accurate records, repairs, investigation findings, DMTs, DMRs, ECRs, and repair status updates.
• Identify recurring issues and contribute ideas that improve product performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by helping implement design and process modifications that prevent future failures.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic)

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, assembling, or troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical equipment.
• 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, WI facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, hydraulic, or industrial equipment.
• Experience diagnosing equipment failures and determining root causes.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical fundamentals and electrical troubleshooting…