Assembly Technician

Schneider Electric; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Career development

Team collaboration

Community support

Volunteer leave

Schneider Electric Foundation programs

Youth education initiatives

Military leave benefits

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Manual Cell Operator for a hands-on production role in the United States. You will assemble components following detailed specifications, inspect finished products for quality, and collaborate with teammates to meet production targets while keeping your area organized and safe.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, safety, and using digital tools to track production data.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality work.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and accountable — you take pride in your work and follow through.
• Eager to learn and adapt to new processes and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and products following detailed specifications and standardized processes.
• Inspect finished products to verify quality and ensure adherence to standards.
• Work closely with team members to achieve production goals and maintain efficient workflows.
• Keep your work area clean and organized while promptly reporting any equipment issues.

Skills

Customer Orientation

Drives for Results

Digital Literacy

Operational Health and Safety

Problem Solving

Quality Control & Inspection

Automation Integration

Lean Methodology

Job description

Join our production team as a Manual Cell Operator and play a key role in delivering quality products. This hands‑on position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment where your attention to detail and commitment to excellence make a real difference.

What will you do?

• Assemble components and products following detailed specifications and standardized processes
• Inspect finished products to verify quality and ensure adherence to standards
• Work closely with team members to achieve production goals and maintain efficient workflows
• Keep your work area clean and organized while promptly reporting any equipment issues

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Customer Orientation — intermediate level; ensuring product quality meets internal and external customer expectations
• Drives for Results — intermediate level; meeting production targets while maintaining quality standards
• Digital Literacy — developing level; using digital tools and systems to track production data
• Operational Health and Safety Management — developing level; following safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
• Problem Solving — developing level; identifying and escalating production issues quickly
• Quality Control & Inspection — developing level; inspecting products to ensure they meet specifications
• Automation Integration — foundational level; working alongside automated systems in the production process
• Lean Methodology — foundational level; supporting continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality work
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment
• Dependable and accountable — you take pride in your work and follow through
• Eager to learn and adapt to new processes and techniques

What's in it for me?

• Hands‑on role where you see the tangible results of your efforts daily
• Collaborative team culture that supports skill development and growth
• Opportunities to advance your career within manufacturing operations
• Safe, well‑organized work environment committed to your success

At Schneider Electric, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $23-$31 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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