Assembler - 1St

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Assembler - 1st. The Richmond, VA site specifically focuses in on cirtical power distibution for multiple segments; those including Utitlites, Data Centers, Hospitality, and Commercial Instiutions. The Assembler- 1st Shift offers a 40-hour paid week with hours being from 7:00am-3:30pm, full benefits, and 401K match plan.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.72 per hour.

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:

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.

In this function you will:

• 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):

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution

• 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:

• 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:

• 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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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.