Eaton’s Power Reliability Division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician - 1st shift to join our team, pay starting at $23.55/hr depending on experience. This position is based at our South Milwaukee, WI facility. The Continuous Improvement Technician is responsible for ensuring plant level Continuous Improvement programs, policies, procedures and systems are developed, implemented and sustained. In this role, you will help schedule and lead Kaizen events to drive improvements in the front-office and shop processes that will impact employee safety, productivity, product delivery performance, cost and factory margins. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Position Overview: Provide a wide variety of administrative and staff support services. This includes assisting in the preparation of the following activities – current/future value stream map creation, 5S+ checklist/audits, standard work/time studies, line balancing and work instructions Support the plant continuous improvement frameworks Assist and support ELSS and OpA action items and facilitate ELSS training to plant personnel Lead/Co-lead kaizen events comprised of multi-functional team members Lead the implementation of visual controls throughout the plant including floor marking, tier board, labeling, shadow boards, continuous improvement boards and communication boards Assist with defining and requesting tooling and equipment as needed Work with maintenance and issue work orders as needed Assist manufacturing engineers and production supervisors as needed When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution. Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing environment is required Preferred Qualifications: Experience with leading RIE’s/Kaizen/Manufacturing Engineering Capital Projects and other CI Activities in manufacturing environment. Position Success Criteria: Must have interpersonal Skills Must have leadership Skills Must have presentation Skills Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Ability to work overtime if required. What you’ll get from us: We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) #LI-SK1 Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. 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. Job: Manufacturing & Operations Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: ESSG CPSD PRD Power Reliability Division Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No