Coils Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-08-19
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Coils Machine Operator - 2nd Shift. The hourly rate for this position is $24.45 + $2.50 shift premium per hour. The hours for this shift are 3pm - 11pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.
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 $2,000
* 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, 2024 to qualify.
Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply.
Associates must be employed at the time of the payout.
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!
The Coil Winder Machine Operator Apprentice will set-up and operate winding machines to produce coils of various size to specifications called for on winding sheets, winding diagrams, and order pouches. Coil conductor configurations include strip, round, and rectangular wire, in various combinations. The training apprenticeship program will include classroom technical training, welding and brazing training at WCTC, use of Holo Lens virtual reality smart glasses, and on the job training.
InThis Function You Will
- Read and interpret winding specification documents.
- Find the coil number, quantity, and revision, and also record the coil number on the coil and on labor recording paperwork.
- Install and adjust appropriate devices as needed onto the coil winding machine in order to meet window sizing specifications.
- Load strip, conductor, and insulating paper to dereeling mechanisms on the machine.
- Measure materials, adjust the machine to accommodate materials, and verify proper alignment.
- Place and adjust the coil form as specified.
- Apply pack out as needed per specification, repeated on each section of the coil.
- Fold, insulate, and tape-weld pre-cut leads to strip stock of coil body.
- Operate a crimping tool to crimp wire to static shielding.
- Complete two-week welding and brazing training at WCTC
- Minimum of 6 months of experience OR education in manufacturing, military, or a related field
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Waukesha, WI facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience or military technical training.
- Minimum of six (6) months prior coil winding experience.
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- Ability to interpret prints, quality specifications, and applicable instructions for safety, maintenance, operating, and engineering.
- 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.
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