HVIT Instrument Operator A - OIler

hitachi; Orange (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in Richland, Mississippi, is seeking an Instrument Operator A to perform electrical assembly and inspection under minimal supervision. Responsibilities include assembling products to specifications, operating processing equipment, oil-filling, troubleshooting, and preparing items for test and shipping.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent with at least two years of manufacturing experience, strong work ethic, and the ability to read a tape measure and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Product assembly to specifications
• Operating processing equipment
• Processing and oil-filling products
• Troubleshooting and repair of products
• Cleaning and preparing products for test and shipping; gathering parts for product assembly

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent attendance

Read tape measure

Mathematical aptitude

Electrical clearances

Assembly skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Richland, Mississippi, United States

Job ID: R0129883

Date Posted: 2026-08-13

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The Instrument Operator A is responsible for working under minimal supervision, from drawings and specification sheets, to perform electrical assembly, inspect and process units, fabricate and install lead supports, fabricate and install accessories and components, join leads and buss bars, assembly and install bushings as required; should have general knowledge of clearance and insulation requirements for various voltage classifications. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Product assembly to specifications
• Operating processing equipment
• Processing and oil-filling products
• Troubleshooting and repair of products
• Cleaning and preparing products for test and shippingGathering parts for product assembly

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Additional Skills Required

• Strong work ethic
• Excellent attendance and quality of work record
• Able to read a tape measure
• Working understanding of math
• General knowledge of electrical clearances
• Assembly skills and able to work with tools

Equal Employment Opportunity

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