Manufacturing

Assembler - Manufacturing

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Eaton Aerospace 700 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Job typeOther PostedAug 22, 2026 Apply bySep 21, 2026

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About this position

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a 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 - 3:30pm

Why work at Eaton?
  • Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
  • 10 Paid holidays
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Educational 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 assigned

Qualifications:

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 limitation

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

Position 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 wire

We 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.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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.

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Location and commute

700 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-2997192928.