Line Operator - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a Line Operator for the second shift. The hourly rate is $21.45, plus a $2.50-per-hour shift premium and a $2.50 shift differential. The shift runs from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; overtime may extend beyond those hours and may be mandatory at times. Electronic Coat Paint Line Operators run the paint line system, load and unload panels and large tanks, assemble cabinets for a sister site on Lincoln Avenue, and move materials as needed. This position also involves preparing parts for painting, ensuring parts meet standards, handling production paperwork, and supporting production schedules. The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, subject to the stated eligibility terms. No relocation benefit is offered, and applicants generally must live within 50 miles of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Requirements

  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must be able to understand standard shop specifications, including shop drawings, process sheets, and measuring equipment.
  • Must be able to work overtime when required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and use both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

  • Break down and hang cabinet kits and other parts on the paint line, including covers, nut guards, and miscellaneous component parts.
  • Unload parts onto pallets or carts without damaging painted surfaces.
  • Prepare and hang large transformer and regulator tanks.
  • Select appropriate hangers and hooks to ensure safe operations.
  • Apply and remove thread protectors and masking tape, and visually inspect parts for conformance to standards.
  • Operate drop sections, shuttle cars, towers, and rotators to hang tanks, cubicles, and racks of miscellaneous parts.
  • Operate controls to select color and destination.
  • Assemble cabinets and related hardware for the Lincoln Avenue site.
  • Contact a supervisor or Team Lead to determine the disposition of non-conforming parts.
  • Mark part numbers on parts and attach paperwork and dates where applicable.
  • Operate stackers and fork trucks to move material to and from storage and staging areas.
  • Load and unload materials into and out of the hook burn-off oven.
  • Load parts to meet production schedules and due dates.
  • Identify specialty units from paperwork and communicate unit details to assist painters and support on-time delivery.

Benefits

  • Health benefits available on the first day of employment.
  • Vacation time available on the first day of employment.
  • Up to 12 paid holidays.
  • Weekly pay.
  • $2.50-per-hour shift premiums 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.
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, subject to eligibility terms.
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