Industrial Spray Painter - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Eaton’s Electrical Power Systems Division is currently seeking an Industrial Spray Painter – 2nd Shift to join our team! The hourly rate starts at $26.20 to 27.80/hour, depending on experience + $2.50 shift premium. The core hours are 3pm – 11pm, Monday-Friday; Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. This position is based at our Lincoln Avenue facility in Waukesha, WI. This position offers a sign-on bonus of $2,000, less applicable withholding. Bonus terms: • Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply. • Associates must be employed at the time of the payout. • Bonuses will be payable in two installments: $1,000; less applicable withholding will be paid after three (3) months of employment and the remaining $1,000; less applicable withholding will be paid after nine (9) months of employment. Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer: • Competitive Pay • Benefits start on day one! • Vacation time • Retirement benefits • Paid Parental Leave • Educational Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, and many more! Position overview: The Spray Painter sands, cleans, masks, and paints all Terra-Tran units, Power Units, field returns, and fabricated components which require final finishing. All units must be painted before final inspection.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree) is required.
- Previous industrial, manufacturing, or automotive spray-painting experience
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain medical clearance for respirator use required for the painting operation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous working knowledge of industrial airless and/or air pressure painting
- Minimum of six (6) months previous spray-painting experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare all surfaces to be sprayed properly. This includes bare metal areas and the proper sanding, feather edging of previously painted surfaces. All in-house rework and field returns are painted in this booth.
- Be knowledgeable as to what bushings and associated transformer accessories must be masked to prevent them from being painted.
- Check the Bills of Material for correct color and specified mull thickness. Record serial number of units repainted and affixed to the unit for identification.
- Adjust and periodically check all pump pressures, heater temperatures, air and fluid pressures to maintain the best possible spraying application condition.
- Paint viscosity at the beginning of the shift and at mid-shift, use a Zahn cup and stopwatch to check paint viscosities when required.
- Check and maintain proper fluid and air pressure in pressure pots used for spraying all special colors.
- Check units with great care to ensure that no areas have been missed.
- Change filters and maintain cleanliness of spray booth associates floor areas on a scheduled basis.
- Clean and lubricate all spray guns at the end of the shifts.
- Become certified to wear a personal respirator.
- Clean and maintain personal respirator on a scheduled basis.
- Procure all paints from Paint Room as needed, using hand cart and barrel truck.
- Operate 15,000 lb. electric walker to move smaller units into paint booth.
- Coordinate with crane operator all moves of large units in and out of the spray booth.
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, and more!
- Competitive Pay
- Benefits start on day one!
- Vacation time
- Retirement benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Educational Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, and many more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
