General Laborer - 2nd Shift (Coils)

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a General Laborer - 2nd Shift (Coils) to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI. The hourly rate for this position is $21.45 + $2.50 shift differential. The core hours are 3 pm - 11 pm. 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete various tasks to support the production of transformer coils.
  • Prepare, collect, and distribute to operators all materials required to wind coils.
  • Perform a variety of direct and indirect tasks to optimize product flow and maximize the productivity of the coil winders.
  • Verify that issued materials are the proper size/part number and check for damage and proper quantity.
  • Return all unused materials to their designated locations ensuring that materials are properly marked so that inventory accuracy is maintained.
  • Move finished coils to proper oven area.
  • Operate several machines for sizing, cutting, and drilling materials used in the winding process.
  • Assemble kits for coil orders and fills bins of stock coil materials.
  • Squeeze coils with hydraulic jacks or press.
  • Load and unload coils on to conveyor and pallets or proper rack to bake in industrial ovens.
  • Set-up, load, and operate a core machine, which includes a repeated repetitive motion of stacking multiple sizes of sheet metal into a core.
  • Checking material for damage and proper size using a micrometer and tape measure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• Ability to interpret prints, applicable engineering, safety instructions, maintenance and operating instructions, and quality specifications.

Benefits

• 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
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• and more!

Why work at Eaton?

• 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
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• and more!

Additional Information

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits 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
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• and more!

Sign-On Bonus

This position is offering a sign-on bonus of $2,000*, paid in two installments, less applicable withholding. Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after January 1st, 2026 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.