Coils Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Shift premiums

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Coils Machine Operator for the 1st shift. The role involves setting up and operating winding machines to produce coils according to detailed specifications and diagrams.

You will read winding documents, record coil numbers, and ensure proper machine adjustments and material loading. The position offers an hourly rate of $24.45 with shift premiums and potential overtime, along with comprehensive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of machine operating experience or related manufacturing/military education.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Relocation not offered; must live within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI facility.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate winding machines to produce coils per winding sheets/diagrams.
• Read and interpret winding specifications and record coil numbers on paperwork.
• Install and adjust devices on winding machines to meet window sizing specs.
• Load materials and inspect alignment; ensure proper machine adjustments.
• Complete two‑week welding/brazing training at WCTC as required.

Skills

Interpret prints

Quality specs

Safety instructions

Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Coils Machine Operator - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.45 per hour. The hours for this shift are 7am - 3pm.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays - up to 12!
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

The Coil Winder Machine Operator will set-up and operate winding machines to produce coils of various size to specifications called for on winding sheets, winding diagrams, and order pouches. Coil conductor configurations include strip, round, and rectangular wire, in various combinations.

In this function you will:

• Read and interpret winding specification documents.
• Find the coil number, quantity, and revision, and also record the coil number on the coil and on labor recording paperwork.
• Install and adjust appropriate devices as needed onto the coil winding machine in order to meet window sizing specifications.
• Load strip, conductor, and insulating paper to dereeling mechanisms on the machine.
• Measure materials, make adjustments to the machine to accommodate materials, and verify proper alignment.
• Place and adjust the coil form as specified.
• Apply pack out as needed per specification, repeated on each section of the coil.
• Fold, insulate, and tape-weld pre-cut leads to strip stock of coil body.
• Operate a crimping tool to crimp wire to static shielding.
• Complete two-week welding and brazing training at WCTC

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of machine operating experience OR education in manufacturing, military, or a related field
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, WI facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience or military technical training.
• Minimum of six (6) months prior coil winding experience.

Skills:

• Ability to interpret prints, quality specifications, and applicable instructions for safety, maintenance, operating, and engineering.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.