Production Worker - Atkins, VA

Hitachi Energy; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of power and automation technologies is seeking a Production Worker for their facility in Atkins, VA. Responsibilities include manual assembly of transformer components, operating machinery, and ensuring safety compliance in a heavy manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a High School degree and relevant work authorization. Hitachi Energy fosters a collaborative environment and values safety and integrity. The role may require overtime and cross-training in multiple skills.

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• Must have work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Follow safety and quality procedures.
• Use engineering drawings to assemble products.
• Operate machinery for manufacturing.
• Maintain paperwork and records.

Skills

Manual assembly

Use of engineering drawings

Compliance with safety procedures

Team player

Independent working ability

Education

High School degree

Tools

Winding machines

Cranes

Fork trucks

Job description

Production Worker - Atkins, VA

Hitachi Energy, a leading provider of power and automation technologies, seeks a Production Worker in our Power Grids division. This role supports the manufacturing of world‑class dry type transformers for the distribution and power transformer markets at our Atkins, VA facility. Openings are available in Assembly, Welding, and Support departments.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, 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.
• 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.
• Operate semi‑automatic and manual winding machines.
• 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.
• Monitor quality of work, addressing and resolving inquiries and problems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions.
• Interface with other departments to accurately communicate information.
• Be willing to cross‑train in multiple skills.
• Assist in the training of other employees.
• 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.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Background

• High School degree required.
• Must already have work authorization that permits employment in the United States.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time—balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the affirmative action plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.

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