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Assembler (Tanker) - 1st Shift

EATON

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jun 2026

💰 $56,900/yr($52,400/yr – $56,900/yr)

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Assembler (Tanker) - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $26.20 per hour. The hours for this shift are 5:00 am - 1:00 pm.

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 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 Tanker Assembler – 1st Shift to join our team! The hourly rate starts at $26.20-$28.45/hour, depending on experience. The core hours are 5am – 1pm, Monday-Friday; Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. This position is based at our Lincoln Avenue facility in Waukesha, WI.

Why work at Eaton?
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits start on day one!
• Vacation time
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, and many more!

Position overview:

The Tanker is responsible for tank substation and three-phase, pad-mounted transformers, making all necessary connections to brushings, switches, etc.

In this function you will:
• Locate and move tanks, parts, and covers to the assembly area.
• Assemble bushings and current transformers to cover or tank as specified.
• Mount core and coil in tank and bolts in place, clamp cover in place and makes all electrical connections to bushings, and mount tap changer, switches, current transformers, and vacuum fault interrupters.
• Locate and assemble all accessories, such as oil level gauges, thermometer, pressure-vacuum gauge, pressure relief device, etc. to the tank as specified.
• Check all lead clearances inside unit and assemble needed spacers and or insulating barriers as required.
• Perform resistance testing on small pad-mounted transformers.
• VFI, Load break switches.
• Read and work off of blueprints and schematics.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution is required.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• 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:
• Minimum of one (1) year of electrical experience.
Position Criteria:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

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