Eaton
A global leader in power management, providing energy-efficient solutions for various industries.
Painter - 3rd Shift (Transformers)
Paints and finishes transformer units, handling prep, spraying, and crane moving.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Painter is responsible for sanding, cleaning, masking, and painting transformer units and fabricated components to produce a durable, eye‑pleasing finished product. All units must be painted before final inspection. The role includes preparing all surfaces for spraying, including bare metal and previously painted areas, verifying color and mil thickness against the Bill of Materials, and adjusting pump pressures, heater temperatures, and air/fluid pressures to maintain optimal spray conditions. The painter must change filters, keep the spray booth and floor clean, operate the crane to move units into and out of the booth, and may cross‑train in other team functions. • Prepare and finish surfaces by sanding, feather‑edging, masking, and cleaning prior to spray application. • Verify color and mil thickness per Bills of Material before painting. • Adjust and monitor pump pressures, heater temperatures, and air/fluid pressures for optimal spray quality. • Replace filters and maintain cleanliness of the spray booth and surrounding floor areas. • Operate crane to position units in the spray booth and store repainted units for inspection. • Cross‑train and assist in other team work areas as needed. • Ensure all units are painted to a durable, eye‑pleasing standard before final inspection.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸surface prep
- ▸color verify
- ▸pressure adjust
- ▸filter change
- ▸crane operate
- ▸cross‑train
What You Bring
Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of spray‑painting and manufacturing experience, and familiarity with industrial airless or air‑pressure painting. Physical ability to lift 50 lb and perform various motions is required. The employer offers equal‑opportunity employment, fair‑chance consideration, accommodation assistance, and benefits that vary by location and eligibility. • Hold a High School Diploma or GED. • Possess at least six months of spray‑painting and manufacturing experience. • Have working knowledge of industrial airless or air‑pressure painting systems. • Ability to lift up to 50 lb and perform required physical tasks.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸spray‑painting
- ▸manufacturing
- ▸airless
- ▸lift 50lb
Benefits
• Employer provides equal‑opportunity employment, fair‑chance hiring, and reasonable accommodation support. • Benefits program available, varying by location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.
Work Environment
Onsite