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≈ $49k – $88k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Santa Ana)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in the posting)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Eaton is a power management company founded in 1911 as a truck axle maker and now incorporated in Dublin with operational headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio. Its largest business by far is electrical, supplying circuit breakers, switchgear, uninterruptible power supplies and distribution equipment, a portfolio that has become unusually valuable as data centre construction and grid electrification accelerate demand for power infrastructure. The group also builds aerospace hydraulic and fuel systems, electric vehicle powertrain components and vehicle drivetrain products, and sells the Brightlayer software suite that monitors and optimises the equipment it manufactures.

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Coil Winder (Machine Operator) 1st Shift.

The hours for this role are 5:00am - 1:30pm

The hourly rate for this position is $29.80 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

This position will be responsible for winding coils used in electrical equipment and instruments or as electronic components, according to wiring diagrams, sample coils, or work order, using coil-winding machines and hand tools. Reviews wiring diagrams and work order or examines sample coil to ascertain type and size of wire specified, and type, size, length, circumference, and primary and secondary windings of coil to be wound.

In this function you will:

  • Wind standard coils for dry type transformers
  • Utilize hook-up/hot work assembly tools to meet production demands
  • Inspect product quality and installation to ensure conformance to production quality standards related to coil dimension, bus bar location, etc.
  • Maintain a minimum of 80% of productivity time standards
  • Adhere to company regulations, including adherence to policies regarding safety, attendance and punctuality
  • Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and blueprints
  • Keep all work areas clean, organized and presentable
  • Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations

Qualifications:

Required (Basics):

  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
  • No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
  • 6 or more months using soldering/brazing/welding experience OR a completed welding certificate from an accredited institution or high school trades course

Preferred:

  • Forklift operator certification (can be trained on-site)
  • 3 or more years of experience in related field preferred
  • Previous Machine Operation experience

Skills:

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds
  • Repetitive use of mallet to shape coils is required.
  • Ability to weld and braze
  • Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment as required
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position.
  • Pushing & Pulling is required during the manufacturing process

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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