Leak Test Welder - 1st Shift

Eaton's ES AMER ESS is currently seeking a Leak Test Welder - 1st Shift to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $24.50 per hour.

The core hours are 7 am - 3 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

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 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 :

Prep tanks for leak testing, ensure tanks are leak proof by pressure testing or by the use of Dye Penetrant, TIG repair any weld leaks, apply required studs, ensure cleanliness of the inside of tanks, remove tanks from line or leak tester and palletize, give final quality check.

In this function, you will :

Plug tank orifices in preparation for leak testing.

Operate hydraulic leak test machine.

Pressurize tank, applies soap to locate leaks, repairs leaks with TIG weld.

Apply required studs using electric stud welding gun, using process standards.

Use crane to take tank off line or leak test machine and palletizes.

Ensure cleanliness of inside of tanks by sweeping down the inside of the front-plate, then using the vacuum to remove debris.

Give finished tank an inspection to ensure tank meets customer visual requirements; i.e. weld spatter removed, loose dirt, weld quality / requirements, and that part and feature locations match drawing requirements.

Document all non-conformances through use of tracking system by completing Material Reject Tags.

Qualifications :

Required (Basic) Qualifications :

Must have completed High School Diploma / GED from an accredited institution.

Minimum of 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing environment

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 benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience

Associate's degree in welding from an accredited institution.

Previous experience in weld inspection

Skills :

Successfully complete Eaton's weld test (TIG).

Ability to work overtime when required.

Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

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