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Eaton Corporation
Press Brake Operator - 1st Shift
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What they do
A Press or Press Brake Operator operates a press brake, a machine used to bend sheet metal into shape.
$44,538 / year median in Wisconsin
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Eaton's
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division is currently seeking a Press Brake Operator- 1st Shift to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI! The hourly rate for this position is $24.45 per hour. The core hours are 7 am
- 3pm. 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. 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!
- Set up forming dies and punches in the press brake.
- Enter part number information into the computer terminal. After forming a part and first-piece piece check, the operator makes the necessary corrections to the part program to adjust for variations in material.
- Position each piece against stops and form pieces to the required angle and bends.
- Check finished pieces against print for correct dimensions and adjust the press brake as needed.
- Work with another operator to aside completed parts to pallet.
- Develop computer programs for new parts.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic)Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months of machining experience within a manufacturing environment
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
STEM OPT
plans, F-1 toH-1B, H-1B
cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 6 months of previous Press Brake machine operation experience.
Skills:
- 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.