Industrial Painter - 1st shift

Company: Eaton
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Eaton's Electrical Power Systems division is currently seeking an Industrial Painter -1st Shift for our Transformer Assembly Team. The hourly rate for this role starts at $20.00/hour, depending on experience. This position is based at our Badger Drive facility in Waukesha, WI. Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer: Health benefits and Vacation time are available to use on day one! Paid holidays Shift premium Retirement benefits Paid Parental Leave Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more Position Overview: 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: Follow all safety protocols for paint disposal, and the safe use and disposal of solvent for cleaning paint guns and components. Be responsible for the proper preparation of all surfaces to be sprayed; this includes bare metal areas and proper sanding, and feather edging of previously painted surfaces. Soap wash, sealer application, and blow or air-dry transformers for top quality surface preparation and adhesion of topcoat to the basecoat. Be required to know what bushings and associated transformer accessories must be masked to prevent them from being painted. Epoxy prime bare metal surfaces as needed to ensure proper adhesion of basecoat to metal. Rework and repaint transformers as required to meet inspection standards. Painting of small parts and non-standard fabricated materials. Check the Bills of Material for correct color. Adjust and periodically check all pump pressures, heater temperatures, air and fluid pressures to maintain the best possible spraying application condition. Check and maintain proper fluid and air pressure in pressure pots used for spraying all special colors. Change filters and maintain the cleanliness of spray booth associates' floor areas on a scheduled basis. Use crane to move units into the spray booth and use the crane to store painted units in the staging area for inspection. Cross-train and perform duties in other work areas of the assembly team. QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without 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: Minimum of six (6) months of previous industrial painting experience. Working knowledge of Graco ProMix in-line mixing systems Painting experience with Urethane topcoats Previous working knowledge of industrial airless and/or air pressure painting Position Success Criteria: Ability to work overtime as required. Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com #LI-SK1 What you will get from usEaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. 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 day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.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.Job: Manufacturing & OperationsRegion: North America - US/Puerto RicoOrganization: ESSG CPSD PDD Power Delivery DivisionJob Level: Entry LevelSchedule: Full-timeDoes this position offer relocation?: NoTravel: No

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