EHV Core and Coil Assembler - 2nd Shift

Company: Prolec-GE Waukesha,Inc
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY The EHV Core and Coil Assembler position is a hands-on, heavy mechanical assembly role responsible for building the internal components of our transformers. In this role, employees perform operations such as manually placing core steel laminations, positioning coils using an overhead crane, pressing coils with hydraulic equipment, and crimping insulated copper cables. 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 5S: 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 Set-up stacking table and install core set-up components Stack steel laminations of varying length/width onto core Install remaining core components utilizing crane, common hand tools, torque wrenches and other specific tooling Upend and lift core off stacking table and move to next step in the process 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 Attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings Team-orientated mindset with strong communication skills Commitment to safety, precision, craftsmanship Page Break Page Break 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.

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