Assembler - 1st Shift

Assembler - 1st ShiftEaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking an Assembler - 1st Shift at our Oakleys Ct site in Richmond, VA. The hourly rate for this position is $19.47 per hour. Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pmWhy work at Eaton?Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!10 Paid holidaysOvertime opportunitiesRetirement benefitsPaid Parental LeaveEducational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!What You'll Do: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 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 assignedQualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:• 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 limitationPreferred 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 computersPosition 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 wireWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.