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Painter - 2nd Shift (Regulators)

Eaton
Eaton Salary
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Painter - 2nd Shift (Regulators).

The hourly rate for this position is $26.20 per hour. The hours for this shift are 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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

  • Bonus terms:
  • Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after January 1st, 2025 to qualify.
  • Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply.


Why work at Eaton?

  • Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
  • Paid holidays - up to 12!
  • 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, and more!


What You’ll Do

Eaton is seeking a Painter to join our Regulators Line team on 2nd shift, starting at $24.50/hour, depending on experience. The hours for this position are from 3pm - 11pm and the role is based at our Waukesha (Badger Drive), WI facility.

The Painter is responsible for sanding, cleaning, masking, and painting transformer units and fabricated components which require final finishing. All units must be painted before final inspection. The individual must produce an eye-pleasing, durable, painted finished product.

In This Function, You Will

  • Be responsible for the proper preparation of all surfaces to be sprayed; this includes bare metal areas and the proper sanding, feather edging of previously painted surfaces.
  • Check the Bills of Material for correct color and specified mil thickness.
  • Adjust and periodically check all pump pressures, heater temperatures, air and fluid pressures to maintain the best possible spraying application condition.
  • Change filters and maintain cleanliness of spray booth associates floor areas on a scheduled basis.
  • Use crane to move units into spray boot and use crane to store repainted units in staging area for inspection.
  • Cross train and perform duties in other work areas of the team.


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of six (6) months previous spray-painting experience.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
  • No relocation is offered for this position. Candidate must currently reside within 50 miles of the facility to be considered for this role. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous working knowledge of industrial airless and/or air pressure painting.


Skills

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.


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.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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