Painter - 2nd Shift (Transformers)

Eaton Corporation•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a Painter to prepare, 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 finish. The position pays $26.20 per hour plus a $2.50 hourly second-shift premium. The shift runs from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; overtime may extend beyond those hours and may be mandatory. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered in two installments, subject to the stated eligibility and payout terms. The Painter prepares surfaces for spraying, checks bills of material for color and specified film thickness, and maintains spray equipment and booth areas. The role also uses a crane to move units into the spray booth and to store repainted units in a staging area for inspection, and includes cross-training and 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. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship and, except for the stated active-duty military exemption, currently live within 50 miles of the facility. No relocation is offered. The role requires availability for overtime and the ability to perform specified physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
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 accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces for spraying, including bare metal and previously painted surfaces; sand and feather-edge as needed.
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 the cleanliness of spray booth and associate floor areas on a scheduled basis.
Use a crane to move units into the spray booth and store repainted units in the staging area for inspection.
Cross-train and perform duties in other work areas of the team.
Paint transformer units and fabricated components to produce a durable, eye-pleasing finish before final inspection.