Painter II - Weekend Shift

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Painter II - Weekend Shift. ​

The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Paint Line is responsible for fulfilling internal and external customer demand by ensuring that parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies are cleaned and prepared to receive paint; entering information in data collection system, operating paint equipment to specific paint finishes and performing daily preventative maintenance and waste disposal with the overall goal of timely order fulfillment and adherence to Eaton’s quality standards.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Hand lift light loads on to and off paint line.

• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, to load, unload, transport and position heavy loads.

• Perform visual checks of all parts coming out of cool down oven for proper film thickness and appearance.

• Check and adjust flow of powder from osculating heads.

• Exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position. Ensure that all products and parts adequately meet Eaton’s quality guidelines as they move throughout the production process. Perform quality checks as instructed.

• Receive and carry out work assignments from management and internal customers so as to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner. Closely follow established procedures for completing assigned function and perform special assignments and/or projects as assigned.

• Comply with all safety and industrial hygiene requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals.

• Keep assigned work-area clean and organized per 5S standards.

• Work with members of a team to effectively complete work assignment. Receive information from team members regarding customer needs and product requirements and utilize this information to perform one’s function.

• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills so as to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process.

• Perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance when required to ensure peak performance of all manufacturing equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.

• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience with painting in a fabrication environment.

• Forklift experience or willingness to learn.

• Computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Eaton systems including DMM and AS400

POSITION CRITERIA:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment. Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs. Utilize various hand tools to assemble and verify quality in a Lean environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 50 pounds. The employee may be required to use material handling equipment, including powered industrial vehicles. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

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