Eaton’s Power Systems Division is seeking a Production Support Operator - 1st shift to join our team. The hourly rate for this position starts at $19.75/hr, depending on experience. The core hours are 5 am - 1 pm. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone with an interest in a career in manufacturing! This position is based at our Waukesha (Lincoln Ave) WI facility. Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer: Health benefits and vacation time (2 weeks to start) are available to use on day one! Paid holidays - up to 12! Weekly pay Shift premiums - $1.25/hr Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation Overtime opportunities Retirement benefits - up to a 6% match Paid Parental Leave Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more Position Overview: The Production Support Operator is responsible for supporting the entire Lincoln Avenue production line by working where needed to provide increased productivity and capacity where it is most needed. The function will require direct labor work along with material handling. In this function, you will: Assist Painters by prepping units and operating the crane. Assist Final Assemblers with bolted cover assembly and leak testing. Determine from the Order Process Sheet what parts need to be kitted for Tanking and Final Assembly. This includes assembling kits, unloading/retrieving tanks and cabinets from vans and staging areas, and sinking core/coil assemblies in tanks. Operate all material handling equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, and the gantry. May also require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate the flatbed truck to transport finished products between the plant and the outside storage yard. Assist Welders by building covers, leak testing, retrieving tanks/radiators, and operating the crane. Set up coils and cores on stacking tables in Wound Core Stacking and coils in the Stacked Core area. Serve as a back-up to Material Attendants to help unload interplant trucks and deliver materials to the line. Assist the Repairperson in the disassembly and repair of transformers. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. Authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship. This position does not offer relocation. Candidate must currently reside within 50 miles of the Waukesha, WI region to be considered for this role. Preferred qualifications: Previous experience operating a forklift or other material-handling-related equipment Position Criteria: 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. #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 PDD Power Delivery Division Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No