Assembler - 2nd Shift (Klockner Dr)

Eaton Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Career progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking an Assembler for the 2nd Shift at their Klockner Dr site in Richmond, VA. The position offers an hourly wage of $19.47, requiring candidates to work from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM.

Ideal candidates will possess mechanical and electrical knowledge, experience in production, and the ability to use various tools. Benefits include health coverage, paid holidays, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must work without corporate sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit offered; must be within 50 miles.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Build sub-assemblies to specifications.
• Use heavy equipment for assembly tasks.
• Inspect completed assemblies for quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Ability to use hand tools

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Experience in production, packaging, or construction

Tools

Heavy industrial equipment

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking an Assembler - 2nd Shift (Klockner Dr) at our Klockner Dr site in Richmond, VA.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.47 per hour.

Core hours for this role are 3:30pm-12:00am.

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Career progression opportunities to cross‑train in different departments
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, wellness reimbursement, and more

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 Overview: The Assembler will timely and accurately 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) and Transformers.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to build sub‑assemblies and assemblies
• Use heavy industrial equipment, including cranes, winding machines, fabrication, welding and brazing equipment
• Be responsible for visual inspections of material before and after assembly
• Use various fixtures, gauges, hand tools and power tools to assemble, adjust, or repair product
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure compliance with quality standards and making necessary adjustments when required in order to meet quality goals
• Adhere to company, environmental, health and safety rules and regulations
• Provide process and safety improvement ideas
• Ensure machines and tools are properly calibrated and perform housekeeping duties as necessary using the principles of 5S+
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility
• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures, wiring diagrams and bills of material
• Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime, willingness to flex to different areas or local plants as needed
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 lbs
• Ability to use a crane once fully trained to lift items
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position
• Ability to use hand tools and other machines to manipulate metal and or wire

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 a conditional offer and a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a 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.

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.