Crane Operator - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a Crane Operator/Production Support Operator to support the Lincoln Avenue production line and increase productivity and capacity where needed. The position requires operating an overhead crane and supporting production activities across painting, final assembly, welding, and material handling. The role is based at Eaton’s Waukesha, Wisconsin facility and works the 2nd shift, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Overtime may extend beyond these hours and may be mandatory at times. The hourly rate is $24.45–$25.92. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered in two installments, subject to the stated eligibility and bonus terms. No relocation is offered; candidates must live within 50 miles of the facility, except active-duty military service member candidates, who are exempt from the geographic limitation. The position includes health benefits and vacation time available from the first day of employment, up to 12 paid holidays, weekly pay, shift premiums, overtime opportunities, career progression and cross-training opportunities, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, educational assistance, and wellness reimbursement. Benefit availability may depend on eligibility factors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- At least one year of overhead crane experience.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, Wisconsin facility; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
- Competency with pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and perform other essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous forklift experience.
- Experience operating a JIB crane.
- Experience operating an overhead crane that can lift up to 30 tons.
Responsibilities
- Assist painters by preparing units, operating ovens, and operating a 25-ton crane.
- Assist final assemblers with bolted cover assembly, cabinet installation, and throat installation.
- Use the Order Process Sheet to determine parts needed for Final Assembly kits; assemble kits and unload or retrieve tanks and cabinets.
- Build pallets to specifications and shrink-wrap transformers.
- Operate material-handling equipment, including walkies, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
- Assist welders by building covers, leak testing, retrieving tanks and radiators, and operating cranes.
- Back up Material Attendants by helping unload interplant trucks and deliver materials to Final Assembly.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, subject to eligibility and bonus terms.
- Health benefits and vacation time available from the first day of employment.
- Up to 12 paid holidays.
- Weekly pay.
- Shift premiums of $2.50 per hour for off shifts.
- Opportunities for overtime.
- Career progression and cross-training opportunities.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid parental leave.
- Educational assistance program.
- Wellness reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
