Spray Painter - 1st Shift

Company: Eaton
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

Eaton's Electrical Power Systems Division is currently seeking a Spray Painter - 1st Shift to join our team. This position is based at our Lincoln Avenue facility in Waukesha, WI.The Spray Painter is responsible for sanding, cleaning, masking, and painting all Terra-Tran units and Power 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.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* 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.* Be required to know what bushings and associated transformer accessories must be masked to prevent them from being painted.* Check the Bills of Material for correct color and specified mull thickness, record serial number of units repainted and affix color-coded dot to unit for identification.* Adjust and periodically check all pump pressures, heater temperatures, air and fluid pressures to maintain the best possible spraying application condition.* Be responsible for paint viscosity at the beginning of the shift and at mid-shift, use a Zahn cup and stopwatch to check paint viscosities when required.* Check and maintain proper fluid and air pressure in pressure pots used for spraying all special colors.* Change filters and maintain cleanliness of spray booth associates floor areas on a scheduled basis.* Use 15,000 lb. electric walker to move smaller units into spray boot and also use walker to store repainted units in staging area for inspection.Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:* Health benefits and Vacation time are available to use day one, Paid holidays, Shift premium, Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.Required (Basic) Qualifications* High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree).* Minimum of six (6) months previous spray-painting experience.* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without out 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 working knowledge of industrial airless and/or air pressure painting.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.JobManufacturing & OperationsRegionNorth America - US/Puerto RicoPrimary LocationUnited States-Wisconsin-WaukeshaWork LocationsWaukesha WI Loc 2OrganizationESSG CPSD PDD Power Delivery DivisionJob LevelIndividual ContributorScheduleFull-timeDoes this position offer relocation?NoTravelNoRequisition ID :092195

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