Transformer Repair Tech - 2nd Shift

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Transformer Repair Tech for the 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience diagnosing, repairing, assembling, or troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical equipment.
• Eaton will not consider applicants requiring immigration sponsorship (no CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN, I‑485 job portability, etc.).
• No relocation is being offered for this role.
• All candidates must live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, WI facility; active‑duty military service members are exempt from this geographical limitation.

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 techniques.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Experience welding, fabrication, or equipment repair.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, or other material handling equipment.