Line Operator - 1st Shift

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Line Operator - 1st Shift to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $21.45 per hour.

The core hours are 7 am - 3 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.

Why work at Eaton?

• 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:

Electronic Coat Paint Line Operators operate the paint line system, including loading and unloading panels and large tanks. Operators are also responsible for assembling cabinets for our sister site on Lincoln Avenue and moving materials with a forklift as necessary.

In this function. you will:

• Break down and hang cabinet kits and other parts on the paint line; including covers, nut guards, and miscellaneous component parts.

• Unload parts onto pallets or carts without damage to painted surface.

• Prepare and hang large transformer and regulator tanks.

• Make proper hanger and hook selection to hang parts to ensure safe operations.

• Apply and remove thread protectors, masking tape, and visually inspects parts for conformance to standards.

• Operate drop sections, shuttle cars, towers, and rotators to complete the hanging of tanks, cubicles, and racks containing miscellaneous parts. Operate controls in the selection process for color and destination.

• Assemble cabinets and all related hardware for Lincoln Ave.

• Contact supervision or Team Lead for disposition of non-conforming parts.

• Physically mark part numbers on parts, attach paperwork, and dates where applicable.

• Operates stacker and fork trucks to move material to and from storage and staging areas.

• Load and unload materials into and out of hook burn-off oven.

• Load parts to satisfy production schedules and due dates.

• Identify specialty units from paperwork and identify units to assist painters in properly painting and to ensure on-time delivery.

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 benefit is being 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.

Skills:

• Must be able to understand standard shop specifications (shop drawings, process sheets, and measuring equipment, etc.).

• 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

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