Construction Assembler

Eaton Corporation; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Minden, LA is hiring a Construction Assembler to join our Fibrebond team. Core hours average 54 per week between 6 am and 4:30 pm, with overtime every other Saturday.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and prior experience in manufacturing or construction is preferred. You will read blueprints, cut wall paneling, install walls, ceilings and moldings, and help load components.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must reside within the 50-mile radius of Minden, LA facility; no relocation.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration status for this position.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to determine carpentry and structural placements.
• Cut wall paneling and other carpentry components using saws.
• Apply glue to plywood and install walls and floors per specifications.
• Install walls, ceilings, paneling, and moldings using adhesives, fasteners, and tools.
• Load and position wall panels and components during assembly.
• Perform insulation and cement tasks as required by the build process.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and safety procedures; keep area clean and orderly.
• Report irregularities or equipment malfunctions to leadership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through teamwork and participation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Power tools

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Lifting 50 lbs

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cordless power tools

Measuring tapes/ rulers

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Construction Assembler to join our Fibrebond team in Minden, LA! This is a great opportunity if you enjoy working with your hands and have an interest in manufacturing or are an experienced construction or manufacturing professional looking for a change.

The core hours average 54 per week (including OT) between 6 am - 4:30 pm.

There is overtime every other Saturday from 6 am - 2:30 pm.

The hourly range for this position is $16.50-$19.96 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:

In this function you will:

• Ensure work areas and buildings are clean and free of debris
• Assist in reading and interpreting blueprints to determine the placement of carpentry and structural components within buildings
• Assist in cutting wall paneling and other carpentry components using various saws
• Apply glue to plywood and install walls and floors per specifications
• Install walls, ceiling paneling, and moldings using adhesives, fasteners, hand tools, and power tools
• Load and position wall panels and components during the assembly process
• Perform work involving insulation and cement as required by the build process
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the crew leader or supervisor
• Observe proper housekeeping and safety procedures, keeping equipment, tools, and work areas clean and orderly by performing 5S duties and maintaining a continuous improvement mindset
• Report irregularities or equipment malfunctions to leadership
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals and philosophies and encourages continuous improvement through teamwork and participation
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• No relocation Benefits provided. No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Minden, LA facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing, production, construction, industrial, or military experience OR a degree in a technical discipline
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, or Crown lifts; driver certification preferred
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices (e.g., hand grinder, saw, caulk gun)

Skills:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to stand and bend for extended periods of time
• Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting are inherent to this position.
• Maintain equipment and perform housekeeping duties as necessary using the principles of 5S and continuous improvement.
• Adheres to all environmental, health, safety rules and regulations, and work instructions

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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.

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.