Eaton is hiring: Press Brake Operator - 3rd shift in Waukesha

Overview

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Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Press Brake Operator - 3rd shift to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI. The hourly rate is $22.30 per hour + $2.50/hr shift premium. Core hours are 11 pm - 7 am. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. We host walk-in interviews on Mondays from 9 am - 4 pm at 2300 Badger Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188.

This position is offering a sign-on bonus of $3,000*, less applicable withholding.

Responsibilities

• Set up forming dies and punches in the press brake.
• Enter part number information into the computer terminal. After forming a part and first-piece check, make necessary corrections to the part program for variations in material.
• Position each piece against stops and form pieces to the required angle and bends.
• Check finished pieces against print for correct dimensions and adjust the press brake as needed.
• Work with another operator to set aside completed parts to pallet.
• Develop computer programs for new parts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of machining experience within a manufacturing environment
• No immigration sponsorship or work authorization assistance is provided for this position (CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, etc.).
• No relocation benefit is offered. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service members are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 6 months of previous Press Brake machine operation experience

Skills

• Ability to work overtime when required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; bend, twist, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and use both hands to lift and lower materials with or without reasonable accommodations

What You’ll Do

The Press Brake Operator will lay out materials per blueprint instructions. They will set up and operate Hydraulic Press Brake machines of various sizes from 230T to 400T to form steel into transformer and voltage regulator tank components.

In This Function, You Will

• Set up forming dies and punches in the press brake.
• Enter part number information into the computer terminal. After forming a part and first-piece check, make necessary corrections to the part program for variations in material.
• Position each piece against stops and form pieces to the required angle and bends.
• Check finished pieces against print for correct dimensions and adjust the press brake as needed.
• Work with another operator to set aside completed parts to pallet.
• Develop computer programs for new parts.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants. We consider qualified applicants regardless of 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. To request a disability-related accommodation, call 1-800-836-6345.

Note: Specific benefits programs depend on eligibility factors such as location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.