Production Support Operator - 3rd Shift

Eaton; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Production Support Operator on the 3rd shift. Core hours are 11 pm–7 am with overtime as needed.

You will operate laser and press brake equipment to convert sheet metal into parts for transformer and regulator tanks, move materials, and assist with machine maintenance. The role requires loading materials, validating thickness with gauges, setting up equipment, and using forklifts/cranes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of laser experience in manufacturing.
• Experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes.

Responsibilities

• Load materials onto laser table and perform laser cutting per specs, instructions, schedules and drawings.
• Set up and operate laser; verify material thickness and tolerances.
• Assist in press brake forming to meet production and quality standards.
• Operate forklift and crane; maintain a safe workspace.
• Keep work area clean and safe for self and others.

Skills

Reading measuring devices

Troubleshooting

Basic math

Blueprint reading

PPE compliance

Overtime availability

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laser cutter

Press brake

Forklift

Crane

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Production Support Operator - 3rd Shift to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI! The hourly rate for this position is $23.15 + $2.50 shift premium. The core hours are 11 pm - 7 am. 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?

• 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!

This position is offering a sign-on bonus of $3,000* paid in two installments, less applicable withholding. Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after January 1st, 2024 to qualify. Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply. Associates must be employed at the time of the payout.

What You’ll Do

The Fabrication Production Support Operator is responsible for working with laser and press- brake operations to convert sheet metal into parts needed to build transformer and regulator tanks. They are responsible for moving necessary materials to the laser and routine maintenance of the machine, and or assisting in metal forming operations at press brake machines. Fabrication Production Support Operators must be willing to do various jobs as directed and assist all other team members as needed to build products through the continuous flow line.

In This Function, You Will

• Load appropriate materials onto laser table and perform laser cutting operations per specifications, work instructions, schedules, and drawings.
• Complete tasks for laser operation while applying standard practices; perform set-up and operation on laser; use steel gauge to validate thickness of appropriate materials loaded for specific job orders; load correct materials and unload and sort all parts; use precision instruments to check tolerances and visually check quality of parts.
• Load and assist in press brake metal forming operations to meet production and quality standards.
• Operate a forklift and crane.
• Keep work area clean and provide a safe environment of area for self and others.
• Wear PPE including safety glasses w/side shields, ear plugs or other hearing protection, steel-toed boots w/meta-tarsals, and gloves.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-duty military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with lasers in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the safe operation of various types of material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret measuring devices (such as tape measure)
• Ability to troubleshoot minor program errors independently, work under little supervision.
• Must possess basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.
• Ability to read blueprints along with understanding verbal and written instructions, schedules, documents and specifications.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses w/side shields, earplugs or other hearing protection, steel-toed boots w/meta-tarsals, gloves, and any other PPE and follow safe manufacturing and material handling practices as required with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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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