Production Worker - Atkins, VA

Hitachi, Ltd.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Atkins, VA is seeking a Production Worker to join the PowerGrids division and perform general labor to manufacture dry type transformers for distribution and power transformer markets. Openings exist in Assembly, Welding, and Support departments, with duties spanning manual assembly, winding, and use of cranes and forklifts.

The role requires following safety and quality procedures, basic documentation, and willingness to cross-train across multiple skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions in a heavy manufacturing setting to perform tasks.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Use drawings to wind, assemble, and fabricate products.
• Manually assemble materials used in transformer manufacturing.
• Operate semi-automatic and manual winding machines.
• Run cranes and forklifts to move materials; keep records updated.
• Participate in continuous improvement and team meetings.
• Cross-train in multiple skills and assist in training others.
• Overtime and weekend work as required.

Skills

Team player

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cranes operation

Forklift operation

Welding equipment

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 seekingProduction Worker to join our PowerGridsdivision 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 Supportdepartments.

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 towind,assemble, and fabricateproduct ensuring the highest quality productto 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 ascoil,insulation, wire, etc.,used in transformer manufacturing.
• Usecomputer to check schedules, update manufacturing status of jobs, etc.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records,check sheets, etc.
• Operate various typesof cranes and fork trucks to aid in material handling.
• Continually monitor quality ofwork,addressing and resolving inquiries and problems.
• Participate incontinuousimprovements initiatives.
• Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions.
• Interface withother departmentsto 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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