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WEG Transformers USA

MACHINE OPERATOR - CORE CUTTING / STACKING

WASHINGTON, MO

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
26 Oct 2026

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Description

Pay / Benefits:

Pay: $25.29- $26.85 / hour (total)

($25.29-$26.85 / hour + $0.75/ hour shift differential 2nd)

Benefits:

WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including:

  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts at 30 days.
  • 401(k) with Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company paid life & disability insurance.
  • Bonus Plan (pro-rated)

Specific details & more in the WEG Transformers USA & IUE-CWA CBA, 2021.

WEG: Our Company: Founded in 1961, WEG is one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. We employ over 49,000 people globally and offer a diversified and integrated product line, with sales in more than 135 countries. Our U.S. operations are expanding rapidly, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans.

Our Culture: We value each individual's contribution to our success and motivate our team through integrity, ethics, and continuous support for personal development. We prioritize professional and personal growth opportunities, human rights, diversity, and environmental sustainability. We invest in solutions to reduce carbon emissions and encourage our employees to engage in social activities focused on health and education.

At WEG, our values are: Human Company, Team Work, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation, and Leadership.

Sustainability: We are committed to driving efficiency and sustainability. Our sustainability strategy is based on four pillars:

  • Sustainable Products and Solutions: We provide products and services with the highest efficiency and lowest carbon footprint, supporting our customers' decarbonization journeys.
  • Responsible Supply Chain: We engage a supply chain that upholds ethics in human rights, labor relations, and environmental preservation.
  • Circular and Efficient Operations: We optimize eco-efficiency in natural resource management, reduce emissions and waste, and promote recycling and reuse.
  • Engaged Employees and Communities: We ensure safe working conditions, promote well-being, and foster an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance environment.

Role: Machine Operator - 2nd

You may see yourself in this role, if you are an experienced production operator who has mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and are looking for a serious career opportunity. Two years of prior manufacturing experience would be preferred, but we will train otherwise qualified candidates for the role.

You will perform a range of tasks in the production of a transformer, including:

  • Reading, understanding and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, schematics and specifications to complete assignments with limited supervision;
  • Inspection of core steel rolls for size, damage, and burrs ensuring steel meets specifications.
  • Set-up stacking table using drawings and obtain materials.
  • Set-up and program lamination machine by interpreting data sheets and following approved procedures. Adjust as necessary to obtain proper part lengths and configuration.
  • Monitor quality and quantities per manufacturing procedures. Quality will be monitored by use of auto control sheet, measuring devices including scales, verniers, micrometers and/or optical equipment.
  • Inspection of core at completion of process and maintain quality records.
  • Set-up core steel on machine dereelers and storage racks using fork trucks, pallet jacks and/or hoist.
  • Move finished core via cart to upender/table and frame/band core.
  • Mix core glue and glue core per manufacturing procedure.

WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability. Read about our career opportunities below and inquire about being a member of our first-class team.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. If you need an accommodation or assistance in the application process, please contact us at 636-239-9300 for a referral to the appropriate recruiter.

https://weg.us/careers

No 3rd Parties, please.

Requirements

Requirements

Basic:

  • Ability to work evening or night shift.
  • Able to work limited over-time as needed.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, schematics and specifications.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematics and computations.
  • Must demonstrate basic proficiency in English.
  • Resides or intends to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Washington, Missouri.
  • Must satisfactorily complete interview, drug screen, background screen, and Plum Talent Assessment.
  • This position is safety sensitive: WEG will test for THC.
  • Has current work authorization for employment within the United States.

Preferred:

  • Previous manufacturing experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
  • ACT / National Career Readiness Test Locator
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