Assembler (1st Shift)

Eaton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,821; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

10 paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance program

Job summary

A leading electrical company in Richmond, VA is seeking an Assembler (1st Shift) to build assemblies to customer specifications. Responsibilities include using industrial equipment, following SOPs, and ensuring quality compliance. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $19.47 and various benefits starting day one. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of Richmond, VA and possess U.S. citizenship or work authorization.

Qualifications

• No relocation benefit offered; must live within 50 miles of Richmond, VA.
• U.S. citizenship or work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Build sub-assemblies and assemblies to customer specifications.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Use heavy industrial equipment and tools.
• Conduct visual inspections before and after assembly.
• Inspect completed assemblies for compliance.

Job description

Assembler (1st Shift)

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Hourly rate: $19.47 per hour.

Location: Richmond, VA facility.

Hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM.

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time – available on day one.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance program, wellness reimbursement, and more.

What You’ll Do

• Build sub-assemblies and assemblies to customer specifications involving complex and repetitive wiring and mechanics for Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), Static Transfer Switches (STS), Transformers, Tap Off Boxes and Busway systems.
• Follow SOPs.
• Use heavy industrial equipment (cranes, winding machines, fabrication, welding, brazing equipment).
• Conduct visual inspections before and after assembly.
• Use fixtures, gauges, hand tools, and power tools to assemble, adjust, or repair product.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure compliance and adjust as needed.
• Adhere to company, environmental, health, safety rules and regulations.
• Provide process and safety improvement ideas.
• Ensure machines and tools are calibrated and perform housekeeping using 5S+ principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• No relocation benefit is offered. Candidates must live within 50‑mile radius of Richmond, VA (military exempt).
• U.S. citizenship or work authorization; no immigration sponsorship will be offered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in production, packaging or construction, or equivalent education.
• Experience with standard operating procedures.
• Experience with product electrical assembly, maintenance or repair.
• Basic working knowledge of computers.

Position Criteria

• Mechanical, electrical, safety procedures knowledge.
• Read and interpret SOPs, wiring diagrams, bills of material.
• Work daily and/or weekend overtime; flex to different areas/local plants as needed.
• Lift, push, pull 50 lbs; use crane once trained.
• Stand for extended periods; repetitive lifting, bending, squatting inherent.
• Use hand tools and machines to manipulate metal or wire.

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