Crane Operator - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 33,682 - 35,707; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Vacation time and paid holidays

Weekly pay

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Crane Operator for 1st shift in Wisconsin to support the Lincoln Avenue production line. The role involves operating an overhead crane and coordinating materials to boost productivity on the line.

We offer competitive hourly pay, benefits from day one, weekly pay, and shift premiums. Overtime may be required and is compensated. The position requires relocation is not offered and you must reside within 50 miles of Waukesha.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one year of overhead crane experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate the 25-ton crane and support the Lincoln Avenue production line to increase productivity.
• Assist Final Assemblers with bolted cover assembly, cabinet installation, and throat installation.
• Determine required parts from the Order Process Sheet and kit them for Final Assembly, including unloading/retrieving tanks and cabinets.
• Build pallets per specs and shrink wrap transformers.
• Operate material handling equipment (walkies, forklifts, overhead cranes).
• Assist Welders with covers, leak testing, tank/radiator retrieval, and crane operation.
• Back-up to Material Attendants to unload interplant trucks and deliver materials to Final Assembly.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Forklift experience

JIB crane operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

JIB crane

Job description

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

The hourly rate for this position is a range of $24.45 - $25.92 per hour. The hours for this shift are 5am - 1pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

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

Why work at Eaton?

Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• 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 Crane Operator/ Production Support Operator supports the Lincoln Avenue production line to provide increased productivity and capacity where it is most needed. The function will require operation of an overhead crane.

In this function, you will:

• Assist Painters by prepping units, operating ovens, and operating the 25-ton crane.
• Assist Final Assemblers with bolted cover assembly, cabinet installation, and throat installation.
• Determine from the Order Process Sheet what parts need to be kitted for Final Assembly. This includes assembling kits, unloading/retrieving tanks, and cabinets.
• Build pallets per specifications and shrink wrap transformers.
• Operate all material handling equipment such as walkies, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Assist Welders by building covers, leak testing, retrieving tanks/radiators, and crane operation.
• Serve as a back-up to Material Attendants to help unload interplant trucks and deliver materials to Final Assembly

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum of one year of overhead crane experience.
• 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:

• Previous forklift experience.
• Experience operating a JIB crane.
• Experience operating an overhead crane that can lift up to 30 tons.

Skills:

• Competency of pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations

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You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.