Entry Level Assembly Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an Entry Level Production Assembler- 1st Shift at our Wilsonville, OR location!
Shift Hours: 6am - 3pm Monday - Friday. Overtime may exceed these hours and can be mandatory at times.
The hourly rate for this position is $21 per hour.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:
• Health benefits and 10 days' vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• 10 Paid holidays
• Sick Days: Available right away!
• Retirement benefits with company match, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
What you'll do:
The Electrical Assemblers will perform a wide range of skilled assembly to produce a quality product (electrical switchgear) in a timely manner. Perform all assignments within acceptable quantity and perfect quality requirements in keeping within assigned functions.
In this function you will:
• Perform assigned function from verbal and/or written instructions, drawings, blueprints, schematics, or other manufacturing information.
• Maintain expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicate problem areas or parts shortages.
• Maintain quality standards by inspecting and testing finished products to ensure conformance with specifications and codes.
• Observe good housekeeping and safety procedures and keep equipment, tools and work area clean and orderly by performing 5S+ duties and continued dedication to raising the bar.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• No relocation offered. Candidates must reside within 50 - miles of Wilsonville, OR in order to 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:
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Experience in electrical assembly or a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Preferred experience using various tools, including Manual/electric/pneumatic tools, drill press, press brake, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, measuring and testing equipment, storage/packaging materials and prescribed safety equipment.
Skills:
Position Criteria:
• Follow established procedures/work instructions for assigned function.
• Follow all established safety procedures.
• Exhibit teamwork in all you do, maintaining a positive and team-based attitude.
• Support peers in time of high demand by working hours assigned and overtime as required
• Comply with scheduled start/stop times and break periods for the facility.
• Lift 35 lbs. with reasonable accommodation as required and 70 lbs. for a buddy lift
• Work at a pace that meets expected productivity goals.
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