Production Worker - Atkins, VA

Hitachi Energy; Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Atkins, VA is seeking a Production Worker to join the PowerGrids division and manufacture dry-type transformers. You will perform general labor in assembly, welding and support roles with a hands-on, safety-first approach.

The role requires a high school diploma and US work authorization. You will operate winding machines, cranes and forklift equipment, support continuous improvements, and collaborate with multiple teams while occasional overtime is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• U.S. work authorization required.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions in a heavy manufacturing environment and maintain safety and quality standards.
• Wind, assemble and fabricate transformer components per drawings.
• Operate winding machines and material handling equipment.
• Update schedules and manufacturing status using computer.
• Cross-train in multiple skills and participate in continuous improvement.
• Overtime, including weekends, as required.

Skills

Team player

Safety conscious

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Cranes

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.