Industrial Spray Painter - 2nd Shift

Industrial Spray Painter - 2nd Shift

Location:

Lincoln Ave, Waukesha, WI. Core hours are 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm; overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory rly rate is $24.50 plus a $2.50 shift premium.

Sign‑on bonus of $2,000 (subject to applicable withholding).

Bonus terms:

awarded for a limited time, applicants must apply on or after January 1st 2025, applicable to specific job types and shifts, and associates must be employed at the time of payout.

• Health benefits and vacation time available day one.
• Paid holidays – up to 12.
• Weekly pay.
• Shift premiums – $2.50 /hr for off shifts.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression and cross‑training across departments.
• Retirement benefits, paid parental leave, educational assistance program, wellness reimbursement, and more.

The Spray Painter sands, cleans, masks, and paints all Terra‑Tran units, Power units, field returns, and fabricated components requiring final finishing. All units must be painted before final inspection.

• Prepare all surfaces for spraying: bare metal areas and previously painted surfaces via sanding and feather edging.
• Mask bushings and transformer accessories to prevent paint.
• Check bills material for correct color and mull thickness; record and attach unit serial numbers.
• Adjust and periodically check pump pressures, heater temperatures, and fluid/air pressures to maintain optimal spraying conditions.
• Check paint viscosity at shift start and mid‑shift using a Zahn cup and stopwatch.
• Maintain proper fluid and air pressure in spray pots for special colors.
• Verify that no areas have been missed.
• Change filters and maintain cleanliness of the spray booth floor as scheduled.
• Clean and lubricate spray guns at shift end; maintain personal respirator on schedule.
• Procure paints from the Paint Room using hand cart and barrel truck.
• Operate a 15,000 lb. electric walker to move smaller units into the spray booth.
• Coordinate with the crane operator for all moves of large units in and out of the spray booth.

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Previous industrial, manufacturing, or automotive spray‑painting experience.
• This position does not support immigration sponsorship or relocation benefits; only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Waukesha, WI (active‑Duty military exempt) will be considered.

• Experience with industrial airless and/or air‑pressure painting.
• Minimum of six (6) months of previous industrial spray‑painting experience.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Certification to wear a personal respirator.

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Eaton provides a variety of health and welfare benefits as well as retirement benefits and multiple programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. For more detail, see the Eaton Benefits Overview.