Paint Line Associate

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Paint Line Associate. The Production Associate - Paint Line is responsible for fulfilling internal and external customer demand by ensuring that parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies are cleaned and prepared to receive paint; entering information in data collection system, operating paint equipment to specific paint finishes and performing daily preventative maintenance and waste disposal with the overall goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Requirements

Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Sumter, SC will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with painting in a fabrication environment.
Forklift experience or willingness to learn.
Computer skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
Eaton systems including DMM, AS400, Mapics, and Vista

Responsibilities

Clean shaven face or willingness to shave.
Hand lift light loads on to and off of paint line.
Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, to load, unload, transport and position heavy loads.
De-scale pretreatment tanks, operate and maintain burn off oven.
Perform visual checks of all parts coming out of cool down oven for proper film thickness and appearance.
Check and adjust flow of powder from osculating heads.
Exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position. Ensure that all products and parts adequately meet Eaton’s quality guidelines as they move throughout the production process. Perform quality checks as instructed.
Receive and carry out work assignments from management and internal customers so as to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner. Closely follow established procedures for completing assigned function and perform special assignments and/or projects as assigned.
Comply with all safety and industrial hygiene requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals.
Keep assigned work-area clean and organized per 5S standards.
Work with members of a team to effectively complete work assignment. Receive information from team members regarding customer needs and product requirements and utilize this information to perform one’s function.
Exhibit strong analytical and problem solving skills so as to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process.
Perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health.
Perform routine preventative maintenance when required to ensure peak performance of all manufacturing equipment.