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Process Operator 1st shift

WEG Transformers USA
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jul 2025
💰 $46,000/yr($44,000/yr$46,000/yr)

About the role

Description

Pay / Benefits:

Pay: $22.34-23.03 / hour

Benefits:

WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including:

  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts at 30 days.
  • 401(k) with Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company paid life & disability insurance.
  • Bonus Plan (pro-rated)

Specific details & more in the WEG Transformers USA & IUE-CWA CBA, 2021.


WEG: Our Company

Founded in 1961, WEG has grown to become one of the world’s largest manufacturers of electric machines. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, we offer a diverse and integrated product line, selling to more than 135 countries.


At WEG, we believe in the power of people. Our values reflect this: Human Company, Team Work, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation, and Leadership. As a Human Company, we value each individual’s contribution to our success and foster a culture of integrity, ethics, and personal development.


We’re also committed to sustainability, with initiatives such as a company-wide recycling program, green cleaning chemicals, elimination of Styrofoam cups, and energy efficiency improvements.


Role: Process Operator (1st Shift)

Are you an experienced production operator with a strong work ethic and mechanical or electrical aptitude?

Are you seeking a career opportunity that allows you to make a difference?

If so, you may find yourself at home in this role.


As a Process Operator, you’ll perform a variety of tasks in the production of transformers, including:

  • Performing layout operations from templates. Move material between operations manually with hoist.
  • Moving materials between operations manually or with a hoist
  • Preparing tanks for production and shipment
  • Flip and prepare tanks for production and shipment internally moving to next department.
  • Loading all tank components to cradle and tagging with correct paperwork for internal shipment

Why Join WEG? We offer competitive compensation, meaningful career paths, and excellent benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.


Apply Today

Are you passionate about safety?

Do you take pride in seeing the results of your hard work at the end of the day?

Are you excited about a bright future with a growing company?

If you answered “Yes” and meet our qualifications, we invite you to apply today to join the WEG Team!


https://weg.us/careers



We look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements

Basic:

  • Availability: Ability to work limited overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading, understanding, and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, schematics, and specifications.
  • Mathematical Skills: Capability to perform basic mathematical computations, essential for tasks such as calculating material quantities or estimating production times.
  • Location: Currently resides or plans to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Washington, Missouri. This ensures you can comfortably travel to and from work.
  • Screening: All candidates must complete a satisfactory interview, background screen, and drug screen.
  • Safety-sensitive position: the drug screen will include screen for THC.
  • Work Authorization: Must have current authorization for employment within the United States.

Preferred:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent. This provides a foundation for understanding and performing job tasks.
  • Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment. This can indicate familiarity with production processes and safety protocols.
  • Certification: ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC). This certification demonstrates a range of skills that are crucial in the workplace.

Plum Talent Assessment: As part of our selection process, we ask all applicants to complete the Plum Talent Assessment. This helps us understand your work style an

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