Production Support Operator - 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Shift premium

Career progression

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Production Support Operator for the 3rd shift. The role involves laser and press brake operations to transform sheet metal into components for transformers and regulators, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Overtime may be required and paid weekly. Base hourly rate is $23.15 with a $2.50 shift premium, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in installments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load materials onto laser table and perform laser cutting per specifications, work instructions, schedules and drawings.
• Perform laser operation setup and verify material thickness with a steel gauge; load materials and check tolerances and quality of parts.
• Load and assist in press brake forming operations to meet production and quality standards.
• Operate forklift and crane.
• Keep a clean, safe work area for self and others.
• Wear PPE including safety glasses, ear protection, steel-toed boots, and gloves.

Skills

Laser experience

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laser table

Press brake

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESSdivision is currently seeking aProduction 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.

This position is offering a sign-on bonus of $3,000* paid in two installments, less applicable withholding .

*Bonus terms:

• Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after January 1 st , 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.

Why work at Eaton?Below are a few of theoutstandingbenefits 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 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.

We never leave you unprepared. We offer several pieces of training: Laser and press brake operation, troubleshooting techniques, and other related training to help you succeed.

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:

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