Industrial Painter/Assembler-3rd Shift

About the role

Industrial Painter/Assembler working 3rd shift (10:30 pm–6:30 am) on Eaton’s Padmount Switchgear Units, performing assembly and painting operations, maintaining equipment, and performing light‑medium assembly tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and painting operations on medium to large electrical switchgear, steel/aluminum enclosures, and steel accessories.
• Maintain painting equipment and system (paint guns, hooks, regulators, reciprocators, hydraulic units).
• Conduct general and preventative maintenance on paint equipment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot line activities and application procedures to ensure process specifications are followed.
• Set fluid and air pressures for equipment and monitor spray application to maintain 2‑mm dry film thickness.
• Work under minimal supervision, be responsible for own work.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Operate a forklift as necessary.

Qualifications

Required (Basic):

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in industrial spray painting systems OR completion of a one‑year post‑high school course in industrial spray painting or coating applications.
• Eligible to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of South Milwaukee, WI will be considered (Active‑Duty Military Service members exempt from this geographic limitation).
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position.

Preferred:

• Prior experience reading and using drawings, routings, blueprints, specifications, part numbers, and other shop documents.
• Minimum 1‑year experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Flexibility to perform multiple job functions within the department.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and other applications such as SAP.
• Ability to walk/stand for an 8‑hour shift (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Ability to lift 48 lbs and push/pull 48 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time available to use on day one of employment.
• Paid holidays – up to 12 days.
• 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.
• Sign‑on bonus of $3,000 paid in two installments (less applicable withholding); bonus available for a limited time, applications must be submitted on or after January 1 2024 to qualify, and associate must be employed at time of payout.

Pay

Hourly rate: $27.30 + $2.50 shift premium per hour.

Schedule

Shift: 10:30 pm – 6:30 am (3rd shift). Overtime may exceed these hours and may be mandatory at times.