Shipping Assembler - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation • Richmond, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A shipping assembler is a role that combines the skills of an assembler and a packer, focusing on preparing finished electrical units for shipment. You will be responsible for ensuring that the units (RPP, STS, PDU, XFMR) are assembled correctly, inspected for quality, and then packaged in a way that protects them during transit.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to build sub-assemblies and assemblies
• Follow detailed instructions, blueprints, or schematics to put together components into finished goods, often in manufacturing or production environments
• Be responsible for visual inspections of material before and after assembly
• Create shipping labels, invoices, and other documentation needed for outgoing shipments
• 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+

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed