Assembler; 1st Shift

Position: Assembler (1st Shift)
Location: Richmond

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Assembler (1st Shift). The hourly rate for this position is $19.47 per hour.

HOURS:

7AM - 3:30PM

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

* Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!

* 10 Paid holidays

* Overtime opportunities

* Retirement benefits

* Paid Parental Leave

* Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

Eaton's Electrical Sector is currently seeking Assemblers to join our first shift team. This position is based at our Richmond, VA facility.

Position Overview:

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 Switches (STS), Transformers, Tap Off Boxes and Busway systems.

* Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to build sub-assemblies and assemblies

* Use heavy industrial equipment, including cranes, winding machines, fabrication, welding and brazing 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+

Qualifications:

Required (Basic)

Qualifications:

* No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Richmond, VA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

* Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

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

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 50 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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