Production Worker

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Worker in the Power Grids division, where you'll engage in the hands-on assembly of world-class dry type transformers. This entry-level role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring safety and quality while collaborating with a team. You'll be responsible for operating machinery, maintaining records, and actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives. If you're ready to contribute to a sustainable energy future and grow your skills in a supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a high school degree and work authorization.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks in transformer manufacturing under supervision.
• Operate machinery and assemble materials while ensuring quality standards.

Skills

General Labor

Teamwork

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Winding Machines

Fork Trucks

Crane Operations

Computer for Scheduling

Job description

Hitachi Energy is a leading provider of power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact.

Mission Statement:

We are currently seeking Production Worker to join our Power Grids division and perform general labor to manufacture world-class dry type transformers for the distribution & power transformer markets within our Bland, VA facility. Openings are in Assembly, Welding, and Support departments.

Your Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, you will be expected to follow specific directions to perform tasks in an assigned area in a heavy manufacturing environment. Assignments may include but are not limited to:
• Perform duties in a manner fully compliant with prevailing safety and quality procedures and policies. Maintain housekeeping standards.
• May use engineering drawings to wind, assemble, and fabricate product ensuring the highest quality product to meet customer requirements and delivery.
• Manually assemble material used in transformer manufacturing; very hands-on process.
• Winders will operate semi-automatic and manual winding machines.
• In some areas operate machinery to fabricate material such as coil, insulation, wire, etc., used in transformer manufacturing.
• Use computer to check schedules, update manufacturing status of jobs, etc.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, check sheets, etc.
• Operate various types of cranes and fork trucks to aid in material handling.
• Continually monitor quality of work, addressing and resolving inquiries and problems.
• Participate in continuous improvements initiatives.
• Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions.
• Interface with other departments to accurately communicate information.
• Must be willing to cross train in multiple skills.
• Assist in the training of other employees.
• Must be a team player but able to work independently.
• Available to work overtime as required including weekends.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by management.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Required High School degree.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Location: Bland, Virginia, United States of America

Job type: Full time

Experience: Entry Level

Job function: Production & Skilled Trades

Contract: Regular

Publication date: 2025-02-13

Reference number: R0078152

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $13 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.