Production Support Operator - 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a Production Support Operator for its Waukesha, Wisconsin location. The Fabrication Production Support Operator works with laser and press-brake operations to convert sheet metal into parts used to build transformer and regulator tanks. The role includes moving materials to the laser, performing routine machine maintenance, assisting with metal forming, and supporting other team members and tasks as directed to keep products moving through the continuous-flow line. Training is provided in laser and press-brake operation, troubleshooting, and related areas.

The hourly rate is $23.15 plus a $2.50 shift premium. Core hours are 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; overtime may exceed those hours and may be mandatory at times. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered in two installments, subject to the stated eligibility and payout terms. No relocation benefit is offered, and candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the work location, with an exception for active-duty military service members. Eaton does not offer employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

• Willingness to perform various jobs as directed and assist other team members as needed.
• Candidates must generally be within a 50-mile radius of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
• Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience with lasers in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience safely operating material-handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Load appropriate materials onto the laser table and perform laser cutting according to specifications, work instructions, schedules, and drawings.
• Set up and operate the laser; verify material thickness with a steel gauge; load correct materials; unload and sort parts; and use precision instruments and visual inspection to check tolerances and quality.
• Perform routine laser-operation tasks and follow standard practices.
• Load material and assist with press-brake metal forming to meet production and quality standards.
• Operate a forklift and crane.
• Keep the work area clean and maintain a safe environment for oneself and others.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, steel-toed boots with metatarsals, and gloves.
• Perform various jobs as directed and assist other team members as needed to support production through the continuous-flow line.

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 opportunities to increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance program.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, subject to eligibility and payout terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed