Transformer Repair Technician - 1st Shift

About the role

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 at times. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical troubleshooter, diagnosing transformer failures, and determining the root cause of issues found during manufacturing or in the field.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.

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 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.
• Military maintenance experience or technical trade school education is a plus.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity to understand how equipment works.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Comfortable using a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and process documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple repair priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (i.e., verbal and written).
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 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
• Employee Discounts
• and many more!