Painter - 3rd Shift (Transformers)

Eaton Corporation•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a Painter to sand, clean, mask, and paint transformer units and fabricated components requiring final finishing. Units must be painted before final inspection, and the Painter is responsible for producing an eye-pleasing, durable finished product. The position pays $26.20 per hour plus a $2.50 hourly shift premium and is scheduled from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Overtime may exceed scheduled hours and may be mandatory. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered in two installments, subject to the stated eligibility and payout terms. The Painter prepares surfaces, checks materials and coating specifications, maintains painting equipment and spray-booth areas, and uses a crane to move units into the spray booth and to staging. The employee may cross-train and perform duties in other team work areas. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of spray-painting experience, and at least six months of manufacturing experience. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship and, with the stated military-candidate exception, currently reside within 50 miles of the facility. No relocation is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
At least six months of previous spray-painting experience.
At least six months of previous manufacturing experience.
Authorization to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
Must currently reside within 50 miles of the facility; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Ability 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

Previous working knowledge of industrial airless and/or air-pressure painting.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces for spraying, including bare metal, sanding, and feather-edging previously painted surfaces.
Check Bills of Material for the correct color and specified mil thickness.
Adjust and periodically check pump pressures, heater temperatures, and air and fluid pressures to maintain suitable spraying conditions.
Change filters and maintain cleanliness of spray-booth and floor areas on a scheduled basis.
Use a crane to move units into the spray booth and to move repainted units to the staging area for inspection.
Cross-train and perform duties in other work areas of the team.

Benefits

Health benefits available from the first day of employment.
Vacation time available from the first day of employment.
Up to 12 paid holidays.
Weekly pay.
$2.50 per hour shift premium for off shifts.
Overtime opportunities.
Career progression opportunities, including cross-training in different departments and potential compensation increases.
Retirement benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Educational Assistance Program.
Wellness Reimbursement.
$3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, subject to eligibility and bonus terms.