Machine Operator Apprentice - 3rd Shift (Coils)

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

31d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Machine Operator Apprentice - 3rd Shift (Coils) to join our team on Badger Drive in Waukesha, WI! The hourly rate for this position is $22.30 per hour + $2.50 per hour shift premium. The core hours are 11 pm - 7 am. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Stop by our Badger Dr. facility on Mondays to learn what makes Eaton a great place to work! Our team hosts Walk-in Interviews on Mondays from 9 am - 4 pm at 2300 Badger Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188! We can't wait to meet with you and show you how Eaton makes what matters work! This position is offering a sign-on bonus of $3,000 paid in two installments, less applicable withholding. Bonus terms: Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after January 1st, 2025 to qualify. 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. Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer: 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! The Coil Winder Machine Operator Apprentice will set-up and operate winding machines to produce coils of various size to specifications called for on winding sheets, winding diagrams, and order pouches. Coil conductor configurations include strip, round, and rectangular wire, in various combinations. The training apprenticeship program will include classroom technical training, welding and brazing training at WCTC, use of HoloLens virtual reality smart glasses, and on the job training.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of experience OR education in manufacturing, military, or a related field
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, WI facility. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Ability to interpret prints, quality specifications, and applicable instructions for safety, maintenance, operating, and engineering.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience or military technical training.
• Minimum of six (6) months prior coil winding experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret winding specification documents.
• Find the coil number, quantity, and revision, and also record the coil number on the coil and on labor recording paperwork.
• Install and adjust appropriate devices as needed onto the coil winding machine in order to meet window sizing specifications.
• Load strip, conductor, and insulating paper to dereeling mechanisms on the machine.
• Measure materials, make adjustments to the machine to accommodate materials, and verify proper alignment.
• Place and adjust the coil form as specified.
• Apply pack out as needed per specification, repeated on each section of the coil.
• Fold, insulate, and tape-weld pre-cut leads to strip stock of coil body.
• Operate a crimping tool to crimp wire to static shielding.
• Complete two-week welding and brazing training at WCTC

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees