Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Plate Line Operator.  The core hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.  The hourly rate for this position is $20.55 per hour.

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. 

What you’ll do:

• Perform all required/repetitive duties to load, unload, rack, hang, spray paint, wash, into barrels, etc. a variety of materials and components assigned, to and from conveyors, paint hooks/tables, trees, trucks etc. prior to and after zinc plating, and department painting processes.
• Clean, wash, deburr and prepare metal surfaces of castings and sheet metal parts of such materials as aluminum, bronze, brass, iron, steel, etc. through wash tanks.
•  Apply coatings as nickel, copper, zinc, cadmium, etc. to material as directed.
• Inspect raw castings to determine if suitable for painting.
• Operate and maintain conveyorized dip painting station to paint various parts after finishing process.
• Duties include operation and monitoring of all Plating Department systems and simple test equipment
• Make minor adjustments to painting equipment, controls, rectifiers, solution filters, valves, levels, oil float, report material/quality problems, and equipment malfunctions to the supervisor and or group leader.
• Operate electric or gas lift truck/walkie stacker to pick up, load/unload transport and deliver parts in process, raw castings, tools, portable carts and other materials.
• Rework as directed using files, grinders, routers or other tools.
• Perform total productive/preventative maintenance (TPM) activities such as minor maintenance that includes cleaning, inspection, (adjusting) solutions and /or equipment, minor lubrication and tightening of loose bolts

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED
• 6 months plate line experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate geographic area (50 miles) of Syracuse, NY will be considered for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of Machine Operating or Fork Truck experience preferred
• Prior grinding experience a plus

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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.