Coils Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a Coils Machine Operator for the second shift, working 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The hourly rate is $24.45, plus a $2.50-per-hour shift premium. Overtime may extend beyond the scheduled hours and may be mandatory. The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, subject to the stated eligibility terms.

The operator sets up and operates winding machines to produce coils of various sizes according to winding sheets, diagrams, and order pouches. Coil conductor configurations include strip, round, and rectangular wire in various combinations. Training includes classroom technical instruction, welding and brazing training at WCTC, use of HoloLens virtual-reality smart glasses, and on-the-job training.

Candidates must have at least six months of experience or education in manufacturing, the military, or a related field. Applicants must live within 50 miles of Eaton’s Waukesha, Wisconsin facility; active-duty military candidates are exempt from this geographic restriction. Relocation is not offered. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience or education in manufacturing, military service, or a related field.
• Ability to interpret prints, quality specifications, and applicable safety, maintenance, operating, and engineering instructions.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and bend, twist, grasp, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and use both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, Wisconsin facility; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt.
• Employment immigration sponsorship or support is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of manufacturing experience or military technical training.
• At least six months of prior coil-winding experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate winding machines to produce coils to the specifications in winding sheets, diagrams, and order pouches.
• Read and interpret winding specification documents.
• Identify the coil number, quantity, and revision, and record the coil number on the coil and labor-recording paperwork.
• Install and adjust machine devices as needed to meet window-sizing specifications.
• Load strip, conductor, and insulating paper onto machine dereeling mechanisms.
• Measure materials, adjust the machine to accommodate them, and verify proper alignment.
• Place and adjust the coil form according to specifications.
• Apply pack out as specified, repeating the process on each section of the coil.
• Fold, insulate, and tape-weld pre-cut leads to the coil-body strip stock.
• Use a crimping tool to crimp wire to static shielding.
• Complete two weeks of welding and brazing training at WCTC.

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time available from the first day of employment.
• Up to 12 paid holidays.
• Weekly pay.
• $2.50-per-hour shift premium for off shifts and 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.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments, subject to eligibility terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed