Industrial Painter/Assembler - 1st Shift

Eaton; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and vacation time

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Shift premiums

Career progression

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton’s ESSG CPSD Power Reliability Division in South Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Industrial Painter/Assembler for 1st shift. You will perform painting and assembly on Padmount Switchgear Units, maintaining paint equipment, and ensuring adherence to process specifications.

This role combines hands-on painting with light assembly and requires the ability to operate paint systems and support equipment. We offer comprehensive benefits from day one, weekly pay, shift premiums, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in industrial spray painting systems AND/OR completion of a one-year post-high school course in industrial spray painting or coating applications.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of South Milwaukee, WI will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and preventative maintenance on paint guns, hooks, regulators, reciprocators, hydraulic units, etc.
• Monitor and troubleshoot line activities and application procedures to ensure process specifications are followed.
• Set fluids and air pressures for equipment and monitor spray application to maintain 2-millimeter dry film thickness.
• Be responsible for your own work, under minimal supervision and instructions.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Operate a forklift as necessary.

Skills

Word

Excel

SAP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial painting course

Tools

Paint systems

Paint guns

Forklift

Job description

Requisition ID75873-Posted10/19/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ESSdivision is currently seeking aIndustrial Painter/Assembler - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is$27.30 per hour. The hours for this shift are 6:30 am - 2:30 pm. 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:

Eaton’s ESSG CPSD PRD Power Reliability Division is currently seeking a Painter/Assembler- 1st Shift in South Milwaukee, WI!
The Industrial Painter / Assembler is responsible for performing both assembly and painting operations on our Padmount Switchgear Units. In this role, you will paint medium to large electrical switchgear, steel/aluminum enclosures, and steel accessories. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining the painting equipment/system and performing light medium assembly operations Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
In this function you will:

• Perform general maintenance and preventative maintenance on paint guns, hooks, regulators, reciprocators, hydraulic units, etc.
• Monitor and troubleshoot line activities and application procedures to ensure process specifications are followed.
• Set fluids and air pressures for equipment and monitor spray application to maintain 2-millimeter dry film thickness.
• Be responsible for your own work, under minimal supervision and instructions.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Operate a forklift as necessary.

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in industrial spray painting systems AND/OR completion of a one-year post-high school course in industrial spray painting or coating applications.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of South Milwaukee, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience reading and using drawings, routings, blueprints, specifications, part numbers, and other shop documents affecting this position.
• Minimum 1-year experience working in a manufacturing environment.

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Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• Be flexible in work environment and perform multiple job functions within Department.
• Ability to use Microsoft word, excel, and other applications such as SAP.
• Must be able to walk/stand for an 8 hours shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift 48lbs and push/pull 48 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

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.