Prolec GE Waukesha Job Fair Nov. 7: Transformer Plant Hiring Assemblers and Techs at $30 an Hour

WAUKESHA, WI — Prolec GE Waukesha is opening its plant doors on Saturday, November 7, for an onsite job fair aimed at experienced manufacturing and skilled trades workers. The transformer maker is hiring assemblers, winders, test technicians and maintenance techs at its South Prairie Avenue plant, with every listed position starting at $30 an hour.

One Saturday morning, five plant-floor roles, and a $30 starting wage for metro Milwaukee workers who already know their way around tools and blueprints.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Prolec GE Waukesha Onsite Job Fair
Date	Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time	8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location	Prolec GE Waukesha, 400 S. Prairie Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186
Format	In person, at the plant
Registration	Required: scan the QR code on the employer's flyer or go through the Prolec GE website
Starting pay	$30.00 an hour for the listed positions
Eligibility	Manufacturing or skilled trade experience; math and measurement assessments required

💼 The Jobs on the Table

According to the employer's event flyer and the regional American Job Center event listing, Prolec GE is recruiting for five roles at the Waukesha facility:

Electrical Product Assembler
Core & Coil Assembler
Test Technician
Winder
Maintenance Technician

Prolec builds transformers and related equipment for power generation, transmission and distribution, and the flyer identifies the Waukesha operation as part of GE Vernova's Electrification segment. That's heavy-industry work tied to the power grid, and the $30 starting figure applies across the listed positions.

The flyer does not list shifts or a headcount, so ask about both when you register or at the door.

⚠️ Read This Before You Drive Out

This is not a walk-in-off-the-street event for first-timers. The employer lists experience and skills it expects candidates to bring:

Manufacturing or skilled trade experience
Mechanical aptitude
Experience with hand and power tools
Blueprint and schematic reading
Material handling and industrial equipment experience
A real commitment to safety and quality

Every candidate must also pass math and measurement assessments. If it has been a while since you worked with fractions, decimals or a tape measure under time pressure, brush up before Saturday.

Registration comes first. The flyer directs candidates to scan its QR code, and the job center listing adds that you can also go through the Prolec GE careers page. Questions about the event can go to the Waukesha American Job Center at 262-695-7800.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Register ahead of time and keep your confirmation handy.
Bring printed resumes that spell out the equipment, tools and processes you've used.
Bring a photo ID, a pencil and a clear head for the math and measurement assessments.
Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes in case you see any part of the plant floor.
Arrive early. The fair runs five hours, but assessments take time.

🔎 Where to Aim Beyond Prolec

Not quite the right fit, or want a backup plan? Manufacturers across Waukesha County and Milwaukee County post openings for the same skill sets, from assembly to maintenance. These searches are a good place to start.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Prolec GE Waukesha job fair?

Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Prolec GE Waukesha, 400 S. Prairie Ave., Waukesha.

What does it pay?

The employer's flyer says the listed positions start at $30.00 an hour.

Do I need to register?

Yes. Scan the QR code on the event flyer or apply through the Prolec GE website before you go.

Do I need experience?

Yes. Prolec GE is asking for manufacturing or skilled trade experience, mechanical aptitude, tool experience and blueprint reading.

Is there a test?

All candidates must pass math and measurement assessments.

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