Industrial Spray Painter - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

3d • $26 - $28

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring an Industrial Spray Painter for the second shift in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The role prepares, masks, and paints Terra-Tran units, power units, field returns, and fabricated components that require final finishing. Units must be painted before final inspection.

The position pays $26.20 to $27.80 per hour, plus a $2.50-per-hour shift differential. The scheduled hours are 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; overtime may extend those hours and may be mandatory. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered in two installments, subject to the stated eligibility and payment terms. No relocation benefit is offered, and candidates generally must live within 50 miles of Waukesha, Wisconsin; active-duty military candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Eaton lists health benefits and vacation time available from the first day of employment, up to 12 paid holidays, weekly pay, shift premiums, opportunities for overtime, career progression and cross-training opportunities, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, an educational assistance program, and wellness reimbursement. Specific benefit programs and options may depend on eligibility factors, including location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous industrial, manufacturing, or automotive spray-painting experience.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to obtain and maintain medical clearance for respirator use required for the painting operation.
• Candidates must be within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, Wisconsin; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous working knowledge of industrial airless and/or air-pressure painting.
• At least six months of previous spray-painting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for spraying, including bare metal and previously painted areas requiring sanding and feather edging; paint in-house rework and field returns.
• Identify bushings and transformer accessories that must be masked to prevent paint application.
• Check Bills of Material for the correct color and specified mull thickness; record the serial numbers of repainted units and affix them to the units for identification.
• Adjust and periodically check pump pressures, heater temperatures, and air and fluid pressures to maintain suitable spraying conditions.
• Check paint viscosity at the beginning and midpoint of the shift, using a Zahn cup and stopwatch when required.
• Check and maintain proper fluid and air pressure in pressure pots used for special colors.
• Inspect units carefully to ensure no areas have been missed.
• Change filters and maintain the cleanliness of spray-booth associate floor areas on a scheduled basis.
• Clean and lubricate spray guns at the end of shifts.
• Become certified to wear a personal respirator and clean and maintain it on a scheduled basis.
• Obtain paint from the Paint Room as needed using a hand cart and barrel truck.
• Operate a 15,000-pound electric walker to move smaller units into the paint booth.
• Coordinate with the crane operator to move large units into and out of the spray booth.

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 differential for off shifts.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression and cross-training opportunities.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance program.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, subject to eligibility and other terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED