US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm said, With what Virginia Transformer is doing, they are at the center of how were going to build out the backbone of our clean energy future.
Virginia Transformer and Georgia Transformer Corp., is the engineering firm that makes transformers.
We are the largest US-owned manufacturer of electric transformers in North America and have been helping to secure the reliability and resilience of our countrys electric grid for more than 50 years. We produce power transformers for any conceivable application GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifier, exciter, voltage regulator, and other.
The company is experiencing steady and sustained growth and serves every part of US industry from its five state-of-the-art North American facilities. We are actively looking for individuals who want to be part of a high-growth company and who want to share in the pride we have in ensuring American manufacturing continues to flourish. Without reliable power, manufacturing cannot operate. That is where we and you come in. Join us.
General Laborer will be an umbrella term for several of our departments within our facility. High Voltage Assembly, Winding, ICP, Final Assembly, Welding, Paint, Core Stacking and Testing.
Our facility transitioned to a set of 4 days on 3 days off, consisting of 12 hour shifts.
Starting at $20.98 an hour
Qualifications/Requirements
High School Diploma / GED
Minimum one (1) year experience in heavy manufacturing in industrial environment. (Or equivalent)
Mechanical aptitude and interest.
Proficiency and experience with power/electrical tools and equipment
Ability and willingness to work overtime, evening / off shifts, weekends, and holidays
Preferred
Experienced with transformer or related electrical manufacturing.
Ability to read blueprints, calculations, and shop related mathematics.
Experienced with crane, forklift, welding, and cutting torch.
Knowledge of applicable industry standards for electrical equipment.
Desired Characteristics
Willingly accepts job challenges and work under stress or pressure
Self-starter – able to work with minimal direction or supervision
Abilities
Craftsmanship The pride one puts into each and every product they produce.
Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Near Vision The ability to read gauges and counter devices at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Tools & Technology
Hand Tools
Forklift
Cutting Torch
Powered Electrical Tools
Cranes
Solder Pot
Pneumatic Tools
Vacuum Pump
H-Press
Band Saw
Crimping Equipment
Air Pallets
Electro-Plating Equipment
Torque Wrench
Spreader Bars
Mechanical Shear
Bench Grinder
Testing Equipment
Manual Shear
Welders
Drill Press
Iron Worker
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.78 per hour
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Work Location: In person