Industrial Painter/Assembler - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•South Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring an Industrial Painter/Assembler for its Power Reliability Division in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role performs assembly and painting operations on padmount switchgear units, including painting medium to large electrical switchgear, steel and aluminum enclosures, and steel accessories. It also involves maintaining painting equipment and systems and performing light to medium assembly work. The position is on first shift, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Overtime may extend beyond those hours and may be mandatory at times. The hourly rate is $27.30. The employee works under minimal supervision and instructions and is responsible for their own work. Eaton describes an environment focused on creativity, invention, discovery, and employee development. The company states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and second-chance employment. The position does not offer relocation benefits, and candidates generally must live within 50 miles of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from that geographic limitation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
At least 1 year of experience with industrial spray painting systems, or completion of a one-year post-high-school course in industrial spray painting or coating applications.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to walk or stand for an 8-hour shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to lift 48 pounds and push or pull 48 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be flexible in the work environment and able to perform multiple job functions within the department.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and other applications such as SAP.

Nice To Haves

Experience reading and using drawings, routings, blueprints, specifications, part numbers, and other shop documents relevant to the position.
At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform general and preventative maintenance on paint guns, hooks, regulators, reciprocators, hydraulic units, and related equipment.
Monitor and troubleshoot line activities and application procedures to ensure process specifications are followed.
Set fluid and air pressures for equipment and monitor spray application to maintain a 2-millimeter dry film thickness.
Perform assembly and painting operations on padmount switchgear units, including painting switchgear, enclosures, and accessories.
Maintain the painting equipment and system and perform light to medium assembly operations.
Take responsibility for assigned work under minimal supervision and instructions.
Maintain a clean work area and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Operate a forklift as necessary.
Work flexibly and perform multiple job functions within the department.

Benefits

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 opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
Retirement benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Educational Assistance Program.
Wellness Reimbursement.
Various health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work, subject to eligibility factors.