Eaton's ES AMER ESS division has multiple Assembler - (HIRING EVENT) positions open in Richmond, VA.
The pay rate for this position is $19.47 per hour.
Qualified candidates who accept a position on second or third shift may be eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
The specific shift, work schedule, and any applicable shift differential will be confirmed when an offer of employment is extended.
Candidates should indicate all shifts they are willing and able to work during the interview process.
Why work at Eaton?
- Health benefits and vacation time
- Paid holidays
- Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments
- Overtime opportunities
- Retirement benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
What you'll do:The Assembler will timely and accurately build sub-assemblies and assemblies to customer specifications involving complex and repetitive wiring and mechanics for Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), Static Transfer Switch (STS) , Transformers and other electrical assemblies.
In this function you will: Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to build sub-assemblies and assemblies
Use heavy industrial equipment, including cranes, fabrication equipment
Be responsible for visual inspections of material before and after assembly
Use various fixtures, gauges, hand tools and power tools to assemble, adjust, or repair product
Inspect completed assemblies to ensure compliance with quality standards and making necessary adjustments when required in order to meet quality goals
Adhere to company, environmental, health, safety rules and regulations
Provide process and safety improvement ideas
Ensure machines and tools are properly calibrated and perform housekeeping duties as necessary using the principles of 5S+
Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications: High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution or two years manufacturing experience
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in production, packaging or construction, or equivalent education
Previous experience with standard operating procedures
Previous experience with product electrical assembly, maintenance and/or repair
Basic working knowledge and experience with computers
Skills:Position Criteria: Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility
Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures, wiring diagrams and bills of material
Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime, willingness to flex to different areas or local plants as needed
Ability to lift, push and pull 40 lbs
Ability to use a crane once fully trained to lift items
Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position
Ability to use hand tools and other machines to manipulate metal and or wire
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
