Line Assembler, 2nd shift

Daikin Applied Americas; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Growth Opportunities

Climate Controlled Facility

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas in Staunton, VA is seeking a 2nd shift manufacturing associate. You will read blueprints, assemble components, and test products to meet production standards, starting at $26.24 per hour plus a $2.30 differential.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 1:50 pm to 9:50 pm in a climate-controlled facility. Benefits include health plans, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities; safety and quality are emphasized. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Lift, push, and pull materials; stand for long periods in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• HS diploma or GED or 2 years related manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and work from blueprints, schematics and routing sheets.
• Assemble, test, handle, and move components and final product.
• Operate tools and equipment to meet production requirements.
• Use measuring and testing devices; perform visual inspections for quality.
• Complete quality checklists and enter data into electronic systems.
• Report line issues in data collection systems.
• Safely operate equipment (e.g., chargers, water jet, pumps, tuggers, cranes).

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Starting Wage: $26.24 + $2.30 differential

Shift: 2nd shift, Monday - Friday, 1:50 pm - 9:50 pm

Location: Staunton, VA

What's In It For You

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401k match from Daikin
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled Facility

Your Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compliance with all safety rules and PPE requirements
• Read, understand, and work from blueprints, schematics, bills of material, routing sheets, and other written, electronic, or verbal instruction
• Work with a variety of materials to complete assigned tasks to meet production requirements
• Operate various tools and equipment to assemble, test, handle, manipulate and move components, assemblies, and final product
• Use measuring and testing devices as well as visual inspection to ensure quality of product and conformity to prints, work instructions and standards with the goal of eliminating internal and external escapes
• Complete required records including but not limited to quality checklists, inputs into specified electronic systems
• Report line issues into the appropriate data collection systems
• Safe operation of equipment as required to complete assigned tasks (e.g. charging stations, water jet, evacuation pumps, tuggers, cranes, etc.)

Your Qualifications

• The ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials, stand for majority of the shift, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE
• The ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time
• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment

Your Benefits

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term disability and optional employee paid voluntary long-term disability
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• 40 hours vacation time, prorated based on start date
• 40 hours paid time off, prorated based on start date
• 88 hours company paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!