Painter - 1st Shift (Transformers)

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 29,776 - 42,409; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits available from day one

Paid holidays (up to 12)

Shift premiums

Career progression opportunities

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is looking for a Painter to join their Transformers Line team in Waukesha, WI. The position is full-time on the 1st shift, with starting pay at $26.20/hour depending on experience. Responsibilities include sanding, cleaning, masking, and painting transformer units.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, relevant spray-painting experience, and the ability to work efficiently in a manufacturing environment. Benefits include health and vacation time available on day one, paid holidays, weekly pay, shift premiums, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months previous spray-painting experience.
• Minimum of six months previous manufacturing experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sanding, cleaning, masking, and painting transformer units.
• Check Bills of Material for correct color and mil thickness.
• Adjust and periodically check pump pressures, heater temperatures, air, and fluid pressures.

Skills

Ability to work overtime

Ability to lift up to 50 LBS

Bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Painter - 1st Shift (Transformers).

The hourly rate for this position is $26.20 per hour. The hours for this shift are 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

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

Benefits

• 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 is seeking a Painter to join our Transformers Line team on 1st shift, starting at $26.20 / hour, depending on experience. The hours for this position are from 7am-3pm and the role is based at our Waukesha (Badger Drive), WI facility.

The Painter is responsible for sanding, cleaning, masking, and painting transformer units and fabricated components which require final finishing. All units must be painted before final inspection. The individual must produce an eye-pleasing, durable, painted finished product.

In this function, you will:

• Be responsible for the proper preparation of all surfaces to be sprayed; this includes bare metal areas and the proper sanding, feather edging of previously painted surfaces.
• Check the Bills of Material for correct color and specified mil thickness.
• Adjust and periodically check all pump pressures, heater temperatures, air and fluid pressures to maintain the best possible spraying application condition.
• Change filters and maintain cleanliness of spray booth associates floor areas on a scheduled basis.
• Use crane to move units into spray boot and use crane to store repainted units in staging area for inspection.
• Cross train and perform duties in other work areas of the team.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of six (6) months previous spray-painting experience.
• Minimum of six (6) months previous manufacturing experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
• No relocation is offered for this position. Candidate must currently reside within 50 miles of the facility to be considered for this role. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills

• 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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