General Laborer - 2nd Shift (Coils)

General Laborer - 2nd Shift (Coils)

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a General Laborer - 2nd Shift (Coils) to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $21.45 + $2.50 shift differential.

The core hours are 3 pm - 11 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is offering a sign-on bonus of $2,000*, paid in two installments, less applicable withholding.

*Bonus terms:

• Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after January 1st, 2026 to qualify.
• Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply.
• Associates must be employed at the time of the payout.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays - up to 12!
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What You'll Do:

The General Laborer/ Production Support Operator will complete various tasks to support the production of transformer coils.

In this function, you will:

• Prepare, collect, and distribute to operators all materials required to wind coils.
• Perform a variety of direct and indirect tasks to optimize product flow and maximize the productivity of the coil winders.
• Verify that issued materials are the proper size/part number and check for damage and proper quantity.
• Return all unused materials to their designated locations ensuring that materials are properly marked so that inventory accuracy is maintained. Move finished coils to proper oven area.
• Operate several machines for sizing, cutting, and drilling materials used in the winding process.
• Assemble kits for coil orders and fills bins of stock coil materials.
• Squeeze coils with hydraulic jacks or press. Load and unload coils on to conveyor and pallets or proper rack to bake in industrial ovens.
• Set-up, load, and operate a core machine, which includes a repeated repetitive motion of stacking multiple sizes of sheet metal into a core. Checking material for damage and proper size using a micrometer and tape measure.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, WI facility. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.

Skills:

• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to interpret prints, applicable engineering, safety instructions, maintenance and operating instructions, and quality specifications.