Production Worker - Atkins, VA

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Atkins, VA is seeking a Production Worker to join the PowerGrids division.

You will perform general labor to manufacture dry type transformers for distribution and power transformer markets, with openings in Assembly, Welding, and Support departments. Responsibilities include following directions in a heavy manufacturing setting, adhering to safety and quality processes, using drawings to wind and assemble components, and aiding in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Candidate must already have work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions to perform tasks in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Comply with safety and quality procedures and policies.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Read engineering drawings to wind, assemble, and fabricate products to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Manually assemble materials used in transformer manufacturing.
• Operate winding machines (semi-automatic and manual).
• Use equipment to fabricate materials such as coil, insulation, wire, etc.
• Check schedules and update manufacturing status using a computer.
• Complete paperwork and records as required.
• Operate cranes and fork trucks for material handling.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attend team meetings and communicate with other departments.
• Cross-train in multiple skills and train other employees.
• Potential overtime including weekends.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Information

Location: Bland, Virginia, United States of America Job ID: R0116137 Date Posted: 2025-12-22 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: General Information:

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 PowerGrids division and perform general labor to manufacture world‑class dry type transformers for the distribution & power transformer markets within our Atkins, VA facility. Openings are in Assembly, Welding, and Support departments.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, you will be expected to follow specific directions to perform tasks in an assigned area in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• 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.

Background

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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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Company Culture

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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