Electrical Product Assembler - 2nd Shift Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha 400 South Prairie Avenue (Show on map) Oct 20, 2026 JOB SUMMARY The Electrical Product Assembler position is a hands-on, heavy mechanical assembly role responsible for building internal and external components of our transformers. In this role, employees perform operations such as tightening/pressing of the internal assembly, lifting the internal assembly into the tank using a crane, installing the cover and making internal connections in a confined space, installing external components, removing components and prepping for shipment, and painting the unit. Team members in this position are expected to train, develop their technical skills, and demonstrate proficiency in all assigned tasks while upholding the highest standards of safety, craftsmanship, and professionalism - all with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety:

Uphold all safety protocols and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment

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Maintain clean, organized work areas

Collaboration:

Work closely with team members, team leads, engineering, quality assurance departments, and other functions as required

Precision & Quality:

Follow blueprints, bills of material and specifications to ensure exact alignment, spacing and assembly of components

Receive assignments and instructions from supervisor - both verbal and written.

Complete specific contamination control and cleanliness maintenance procedures such as vacuuming, performing magnetic sweeps, and cleaning other items

Train new operators

Utilize overhead cranes to lift large components, fabrications, and assemblies

Utilize forklifts or other powered industrial vehicles to move parts/assemblies throughout manufacturing facility

Install conduit and wire transformer devices and gauges

Install external accessories

Prep unit for testing operations

Remove components from the transformer in order to prep for shipment

Remove external components and accessories such as conservators, radiators, transformer monitoring equipment

Work in a confined space and/or at heights in order to disconnect components so they can be removed

Prepare the unit and removed components for paint

Run the processing equipment such as vacuum pumps and oil fill/drain systems

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Proficiency with hand tools, cranes, powered industrial vehicles, hydraulic presses, wire cutters, wire crimpers, and other industrial tools

Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness

Comfort working at heights up to 25 feet

Work inside tanks and confined spaces

Attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings

Team-orientated mindset with strong communication skills

Commitment to safety, precision, craftsmanship

All Levels

Proficiency with hand tools, cranes, powered industrial vehicles, hydraulic presses, wire cutters, wire crimpers, and other industrial tools

Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness

Comfort working at heights up to 25 feet and in confined spaces

Work inside tanks and confined spaces

Attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings

Team-orientated mindset with strong communication skills

Commitment to safety, precision, craftsmanship

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

Prior experience in heavy mechanical or electrical assembly, manufacturing, or power equipment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships Collaboration with production supervisors, team leads, engineering, quality and planning Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, climbing, pushing, lifting, and working at heights; occasionally confined space work Working Conditions Large-scale manufacturing facility for high-voltage power transformers Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Notify me of jobs like this