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Your role and responsibilities

Do you want to work in the manufacturing and testing of world-class, high-efficiency motors and generators? We at Large Motors & Generators are now looking for welders, testers and machine operators for our production in Västerås! With us, you will be part of a competent team that together delivers products of the highest quality to customers all over the world.

Depending on the role you are looking for, you will work in one of the following areas with associated responsibilities:

Welder:

• Process raw materials into finished products through various processing moments.
• Work with everything from punching and soldering to manual and machine processing. Mainly TIG welding and/or MIG/MAG welding.
• Participate in improvement work to optimize the production process.

Tester:

• Conduct final testing of engines and generators before delivery.
• Perform connection, measurement and monitoring of products during testing.
• Working with customers witnessing tests and ensuring products meet high standards.

Machine Operator (Soldering):

• Assembling engines and generators from individual components to finished products.
• Reading drawings, checking measurements and connecting electrical equipment.
• Working with customers who visit us to follow their product through the manufacturing process.

The positions involve working in 2 shifts, and during periods of high utilization, night shifts may be required.

We have a strong focus on health and safety, and all employees are expected to contribute to a safe working environment. In all roles, you are also expected to take an active role in business development and continuous improvement according to Lean principles.

Does this sound like an exciting challenge for you? Read more about qualifications and how to apply below

Qualifications for the role

• Technical education at upper secondary or post-secondary level (meritorious, not required).
• Experience working in industry, assembly, production or testing.
• Ability to read drawings and handle measuring equipment.
• Truck and traver card and experience with SAP and Microsoft Office (meritorious).
• Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing.
• Specific requirements for certain roles:
• Welder Type 1: Experience of TIG welding, desirable with certificate 141 and experience of stainless steel pipe.
• Welder Type 2: Experience of MIG/MAG welding, desirable with certificates 136 and 138.
• Prover: Competence in electrical power engineering, control engineering, PLC programming and high-voltage work. Knowledge of English in both speech and writing.
• Machine operator soldering: Experience of handheld machines and soldering skills.

More about us

We offer:

• A secure employment in an innovative and global organization.
• Skills development and career opportunities within ABB.
• A healthy and safe working environment with modern tools and equipment.
• An inclusive workplace where we value diversity and collaboration.

The Large Motors and Generators division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. The division's induction, synchronous and special motors and synchronous generators power critical applications in industry, infrastructure and marine transportation. Combining the best available materials with superior technology, the large motors and generators are designed to operate efficiently and reliably, even for challenging processes or applications, and to have low life cycle costs.

Recruiting Manager Magnus Petters, +46 724 61 24 70, will answer your questions about the position. Trade union representative - IF Metall Mathias Johansson +46 722 15 84 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Johannes Westermark Hester +46 724 64 45 22 or Linda Lundstedt, +46 722 05 65 54.

The last day to apply is 2025-04-27. We work with continuous selection, which means that the positions may be filled before the deadline. Welcome with your application.

We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of additional job advertisements.

Note that the hiring process at ABB Sweden includes a reference check, a drug test and in some recruitments also an extended background check.

We value people with different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and how our solutions impact the world. #MyABBStory