Continuous Improvement Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

1d • $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician - 1st Shift.
The hourly rate for this position is $27.90 per hour. The hours for this shift are 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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:
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
This position will be reporting to the CI department, and it is responsible for supporting the Plant in achieving business and financial goals by assisting in ECIS (Lean) activities, leading the 5S+ and the “New idea” & “Find It, Fix It” programs, performing time studies and small projects across the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum of 2 years working in Manufacturing environment.
• Zero attendance issues past 15 months
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree from an accredited institution is desired.
• In process Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – i.e. time studies, 5S, Work instructions, visual controls, etc.
• Exposure to problem solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. 8D, PDCA, DMAIC, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.
• Proficiency in various software applications – i.e. SAP, MS Office suite, PBI.
• Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO9001, etc).
• Understanding of production environments (low-volume/high mix and high volume/low mix) including safety/guarding requirements.
• Assembly experience
• Welding
• Fabrication processes: laser cutting and forming
• E-Coat Paint Process

Responsibilities

• Performs ECIS and improvement activities, as requested by CI members to drive improvements such as (but not limited to)
• Manages the 5S+ program, supports actions & audits.
• Develops and deploys Visual Management tools such as Tiers and Hour by Hour board and inventory control signals, among others.
• Participates in Tier 1 and Tier 2 daily meetings.
• Develops standards and provides training for CI tools usage.
• Performs time studies and data analysis.
• Updates work instructions and visual documents, as needed.
• Being hands on, on the floor, and ability to use measuring/power tools to assemble things.
• Manages the “New IDEAS” and “Find it, Fixed it” programs and supports actions completion.
• Supports activities from CI events (Kaizen) & initiatives.
• Performs small projects and problem-solving activities.
• Supports other activities as requested and needed.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees