Paint Line Associate

Eaton CorporationSumter, SC
$16Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Paint Line Associate. The hours for this position are Monday-Thursday 3p-1a. The hourly rate for this position is 16.00/hr per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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. 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.
  • Clean shaven face or willingness to shave.

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

  • 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.
  • Performing daily preventative maintenance and waste disposal with the overall goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
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