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Eaton Aerospace

Assembler - 1st Shift

Reno, NV · On-site

$19.82/hr

Eaton's ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Assembler - 1st Shift at our Reno, NV facility! The core hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be manadatory at ...

Great Dane

Assembler-Wayne, NE

Wayne, NE

$20.20/hr

Monday-Thursday * 1st shift is 6am-4:30pm CST * 2nd shift is 4:00pm-2:30am CST * Available overtime * No previous experience required THE ROLE At Great Dane, we rely onmakersandwe'recalling on them ...

Metals USA

Material Handler- 1st Shift

AL · On-site

$20/hr

Material Handler - 1st Shift Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Material Handler - 1st Shift in our Mobile, AL facility. The Material Handler - 1st shift works under limited supervision ...

Kelly Services

Assembler 1st Shift

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$17.50/hr

Assembler I - 1st Shift (Entry-Level) As an Assembler I, you'll work as part of a team to assemble mechanical and electrical components. You'll receive training, follow clear procedures, and work ...

Access Dubuque

1st Shift Welder

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$23/hr

1st Shift Welder Sedona Staffing Services 0 Positions ID: 56166804 Posted On 05/08/2026 Job Overview WELDERS NEEDED! WAGE INCREASE!!! $23/HR Earlville, IA 1st Shift | M-Th, 5-3:30pm Essential ...

Metals Inc

Material Handler - 1st Shift

Tulsa, OK

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Material Handler / 1st shift Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Material Handler / 1st Shift in our Tulsa, OK facility. The Material Handler / 1st shift, under limited supervision, performs ...

Kelly Services

Assembler 1st Shift

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$17.50/hr

Assembler I - 1st Shift (Entry-Level) As an Assembler I, you'll work as part of a team to assemble mechanical and electrical components. You'll receive training, follow clear procedures, and work ...

AriensCo

Assembler - 1st Shift

Brillion, WI · On-site

$20/hr

Schedule & Shift: Monday - Thursday (4 days x 10 hours); 5AM-3PM THE DAY TO DAY... * Safe operation ... Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment * Dependent Care Flexible ...

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Assembler - 1st Shift

Eaton Aerospace

Reno, NV • On-site

$19.82/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

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Job description

Eaton's ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Assembler - 1st Shift at our Reno, NV facility!
The core hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be manadatory at times.
The hourly rate for this position is $19.82 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 effective day one of employment.
  • Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, etc.

What you'll do:
The Assembler role will help to support our seismic assembly team.
In this function, you will:
  • Perform simple repetitive bench assembly of parts and components.
  • May use bolts, screws, clips, and other fastening devices.
  • Work under close supervision and may work from models, samples, or simple diagrams.
  • Pick, pack and pull orders in an efficient and accurate manner.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise.
  • Keeps work areas clean and safe.
  • Supports all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives including, but not limited to:
    o Maintain 5-S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) throughout shop floor and office areas.
    o Track and sustain all visual management tools such as, but not limited to: layered audits, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) boards, and any additional LEAN tools that are deemed necessary to provide direction, goals and status to the shop floor.
    o Encourage, support, and actively participate in Kaizen improvements and events throughout the facility, department, and area of responsibility.
  • Other various duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Reno, NV 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.

Skills:
  • Fine manipulation of hands with repetitive motion.
  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure.

Physical Demands:
  • Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Able to regularly lift 35 pounds without assistance and ccasionally lift more than 35 lbs. with assistance with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Exposure to high noise level (ear protection may be required in some areas).
  • Exposure to high traffic areas with forklift activity.
  • Work environment exposes to oils, lubricants, and solvents.

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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