Assembler - 3rd Shift

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.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day.

Why Work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• 10 Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Retailment benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

Qualifications Required (Basic)

• 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

What You’ll Do

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 make 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 assigned

Qualifications

• 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