Assembler - (HIRING EVENT)

Eaton Corporation•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring multiple Assemblers in Richmond, Virginia. The Assembler timely and accurately builds sub-assemblies and assemblies to customer specifications, involving complex and repetitive wiring and mechanical work on Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), Static Transfer Switches (STS), transformers, and other electrical assemblies. The pay rate is $19.47 per hour. Second- and third-shift positions offer a $2 per hour shift differential, and qualified candidates accepting those shifts may be eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The specific shift, schedule, and applicable differential will be confirmed when an offer is extended; candidates should identify all shifts they can work during the interview process. The role follows standard operating procedures and uses industrial equipment, fixtures, gauges, hand tools, and power tools to assemble, adjust, or repair products. It includes inspecting materials and finished assemblies, making adjustments to meet quality goals, observing company and safety requirements, maintaining calibrated machines and tools, and performing housekeeping using 5S+ principles. The position may require overtime, flexibility to work in different areas or local plants, and the ability to perform the physical activities described in the posting. The position is based at Eaton’s Richmond, Virginia facility. No relocation benefit is offered, and candidates generally must reside within 50 miles of the facility; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from that geographic limitation. Eaton does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

Demonstrate working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility.
Read and interpret standard operating procedures, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
Be able to work daily and/or weekend overtime and be willing to flex to different areas or local plants as needed.
Be able to lift, push, and pull 40 pounds.
Be able to use a crane once fully trained.
Be able to stand for extended periods; repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting are inherent to the position.
Be able to use hand tools and other machines to manipulate metal and/or wire.
Generally reside within a 50-mile radius of the Richmond, Virginia facility; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
Eaton does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in production, packaging, or construction, or equivalent education.
Previous experience with standard operating procedures.
Previous experience with electrical product assembly, maintenance, and/or repair.
Basic working knowledge and experience with computers.

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to build sub-assemblies and assemblies.
Use heavy industrial equipment, including cranes and fabrication equipment.
Visually inspect materials before and after assembly.
Use fixtures, gauges, hand tools, and power tools to assemble, adjust, or repair products.
Inspect completed assemblies for compliance with quality standards and make necessary adjustments to meet quality goals.
Follow company, environmental, health, and safety rules and regulations.
Provide ideas for process and safety improvements.
Ensure machines and tools are properly calibrated.
Perform housekeeping duties using 5S+ principles.

Benefits

Health benefits
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
Potential $2,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates accepting a second- or third-shift position
$2 per hour shift differential for second- and third-shift positions