Welding Machine Operator Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Machine Operator (Coil Winder) - 3rd Shift at our Klockner location in Richmond, VA.
The hourly rate for this position is $23.80 per hour.
HOURS: 10:00pm - 6:30am
Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• 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!

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.
What you'll do:
Position Overview:
This position will be responsible for winding coils or hot working transformer assemblies used in electrical equipment and instruments or as electronic components, according to wiring diagrams, sample coil, transformer, or work order, using coil-winding machines and welding and brazing equipment: Reviews wiring diagrams and work order or examines sample to ascertain type and size of wire specified, and type, size, length, circumference, and primary and secondary windings of coil to be wound or accurately builds transformer sub-assemblies and assemblies to customer specifications.
In this function you will:
• Wind standard coils for dry type transformers or hook-up/hot work transformers to meet production demands
• Inspect product quality and installation to ensure conformance to production quality standards related to coil dimension, bus bar location, etc.
• Maintain a minimum of 80% of productivity time standards
• Adhere to company regulations, including adherence to policies regarding safety, attendance and punctuality
• Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and blueprints
• Keep all work areas clean, organized and presentable
• Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations
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Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• 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:
• Forklift operator certification (can be trained on-site)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in related field preferred
• Minimum of 6 months soldering/brazing/welding experience OR a completed welding certificate from an accredited institution or equivalent high school trades course
• Minimum 1-year Previous Machine Operation experience
Skills:
Position Criteria:
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position.
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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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