Painter - 2nd Shift; Transformers

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. The Eaton ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Painter - 2nd Shift (Transformers) to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.50 per hour plus a $2.50 per hour shift premium. Core hours are 3 pm‑11 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory aries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market and business considerations.

This position offers a sign‑on bonus of $2,000
, paid in two installments, less applicable withholding. Bonus terms apply to a limited time only: applications must be submitted on or after January 1st, 2025 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 payout.

• Health benefits and vacation time – available from day one.
• 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.

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

In this function, you will:

• Be responsible for the proper preparation of all surfaces to be sprayed; this includes bare metal areas, 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 spray application condition.
• Change filters and maintain cleanliness of spray booth and floor areas on a scheduled basis.
• Use crane to move units into spray booth and use crane to store repainted units in a staging area for inspection.
• Cross‑train and perform duties in other work areas of the team.

• 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.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• No relocation is offered; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the facility to be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographic limitation.

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

• 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.

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.

Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. After a conditional offer and a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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