Assembler - (HIRING EVENT)

Eaton Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Career progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton is hiring for multiple Assembler positions in Richmond, VA. The role involves building sub-assemblies and assemblies for power distribution units and electrical components, following SOPs with heavy industrial equipment.

Candidates may be eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus for second or third shift. The job requires a high school diploma or GED (or 2 years manufacturing experience) and the ability to lift 40 lbs, read wiring diagrams, and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or two years manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and bills of material.
• Ability to lift, push and pull 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work daily and/or weekend overtime and flex to different areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to build sub-assemblies and assemblies.
• Use heavy industrial equipment and cranes as required.
• Perform visual inspections before and after assembly.
• Utilize fixtures, gauges, hand tools and power tools to assemble or repair products.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure quality and take corrective actions as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Reading wiring diagrams

Manual dexterity

Lifting 40 lbs

Overtime availability

Tool handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes

Power tools

Hand tools

Fixtures

Gauges

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division has multiple Assembler - (HIRING EVENT) positions open in Richmond, VA.

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

Qualified candidates who accept a position on second or third shift may be eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

The specific shift, work schedule, and any applicable shift differential will be confirmed when an offer of employment is extended.

Candidates should indicate all shifts they are willing and able to work during the interview process.

Why work at Eaton?

• 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!

What you’ll do:

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 Switch (STS) , Transformers and other electrical assemblies.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to build sub-assemblies and assemblies
• Use heavy industrial equipment, including cranes, fabrication 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, 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 (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution or two years manufacturing experience
• 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:

Position Criteria:

• 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 40 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

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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.

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