Punch Press Operator (Barrier Fab) - 1st Shift

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Punch Press Operator (Barrier Fab) - 1st Shift to join our team on Lincoln Ave. in Waukesha, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $20.80 per hour.

The core hours are 5 am - 1 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

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.

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:

Cut and form barrier material, cut cables, cut unistrut and threaded rods as required by Bill of Materials. Locate and move various parts as needed on assembly lines. Operate material handling equipment as required.

In this function, you will:
• Operate power shear, punching equipment, bench grinder and band saw to cut a variety of materials.
• Operate insulation bending tools to crease and fold as required.
• Operate stacker, walkie, overhead crane, and forklift to get parts when necessary.

• Complete necessary documentation to assure a constant supply of required parts.
• Assist as needed on minor assembly operations.
• SAP Access & Use.
• Cut and crimp flat braid up to 400 MCM cable.
• Use measuring devices (tape measure, scales, gauges, calipers, etc.)
• Able to make mathematical conversions, Decimal-Fraction, SAE-Metric
• Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Routinely works with raw materials that may weigh 40lbs.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• A high school diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of two (1) years manufacturing experience
• 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 benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Skills:

• Ability to meet the physical lifting demands (up to 40 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work overtime when required

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Waukesha, WI

Job ID: Eaton-50826Waukesha

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-18T18:35:35