Assembler

Eaton Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s ES GEIS CHD division is seeking an Assembler to join a production-line team in Roanoke, VA. Core hours are 5:00am to 1:30pm, and the role pays an hourly rate of $20.78, with compensation based on skills and experience.

The position focuses on completing processes efficiently, reading technical documents, and spotting quality-control issues. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, stand for long periods, and handle repetitive arm movements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Remain standing for up to 8 hours.
• Able to perform with constant movement of the arms.

Responsibilities

• Lift material onto machines, manually or with a hoist.
• Document production numbers on a board at station.
• Review purchase orders with manufacturing details and assembly instructions.
• Cut and strip wires according to specifications.
• Assemble electrical or electronic systems and install components.
• Position, align, or adjust work pieces to facilitate wiring or assembly.
• Pack finished assemblies for shipment and place on pick up line.
• Read testing device to ensure quality of product.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklift, reach truck and electric jack.

Skills

Time management

Reading documents

Quality control

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Assembler. The core hours are 5:00am to 1:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is $20.78 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:

POSITION SUMMARY

They will be responsible for working on a production line by ensuring that all processes are completed effectively and efficiently and ready to be handed to the next member of the team. Time management, reading technical documents, and having the ability to identify quality control issues are a must.

Eaton is a power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2012 sales of $16.3 billion, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in 2012. Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com .

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lift material onto machines, manually or with a hoist


• Document production numbers on a board at station.


• Review purchase orders with manufacturing details, design specifications, and assembly instructions to ensure work is performed according to specifications


• Cut and strip wires according to specifications


• Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using pneumatic drills, drivers, rivets, bolts, glue, soldering or micro-welding equipment


• Position, align, or adjust work pieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly


• Pack finished assemblies for shipment and place on pick up line for distribution using tape dispenser and safety box cutter


• Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand


• Read testing device to ensure quality of product


• Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work stations


• Operate material handling equipment which include: forklift, reach truck and electric jack

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.


• Remain standing for an extended period of time up to 8 hours


• Able to perform with constant movement of the arms

PERFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools.


• Design - Knowledge of tools, drawings, and models.


• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic and its application.


• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses.


• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processing, and quality control.


• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Position Criteria:

Skills:

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.


• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.


• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.


• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.


• Mechanical Skills - Comfortable working with machines and have a good understanding of the machines and how their parts work.

Abilities:

• Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.


• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.


• Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.


• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.


• Near Vision - The ability to see things at a close distance


• Visual Color Discrimination - The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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 (https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates) 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.