Production Worker - Atkins, VA

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Atkins, VA, is seeking a Production Worker to manufacture dry type transformers in a heavy manufacturing setting. Openings span Assembly, Welding, and Support departments, with emphasis on following directions, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include winding, assembling materials, operating semi-automatic machines, using cranes and forklifts, and maintaining records. Candidates should be ready for overtime and to cross-train as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Candidate must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to cross-train in multiple skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions to perform tasks in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Winders operate winding machines and assemble materials.
• Use computer to check schedules and update job status.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Assist in training and cross-training of other employees.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Manual labor

Winding machine operation

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Cranes

Fork trucks

Job description

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.

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.

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