Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

Schneider Electric; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime + shift differential

Day-one benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Wellness program

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Assembly Technician for 1st shift in Mt Juliet, TN. You will prepare, assemble, and wire products per specifications, in readiness for testing and quality inspection.

Responsibilities include selecting materials, cutting and stripping wires, crimping or soldering, assembling wire harnesses, labeling, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. High school diploma or GED required; US work authorization essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check to the satisfaction of the Company.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Material Selection – Choose wire gauges, insulation, connectors and coverings.
• Wire Cutting and Stripping – Measure, cut, and strip wires as specified.
• Crimping and Soldering – Apply correct techniques for strong electrical and mechanical connections.
• Assembly of Wire Harnesses – Route and secure wires per design requirements.
• Labeling and Identification – Label wires and assemblies for traceability.
• Blueprint and Schematic Interpretation – Read blueprints and electrical schematics for installation.
• Mechanical Assembly – Assemble subassemblies with hand/power tools.
• Safety and Quality Compliance – Follow safety rules and quality standards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking an Assembly Technician for 1st shift to join our manufacturing team in Mt Juliet, TN. This role involves preparing, assembling, and wiring products in accordance with specifications, in preparation for testing and final quality inspection.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Material Selection – Choose appropriate wire gauges, insulation types, connectors, terminals, and protective coverings.
• Wire Cutting and Stripping – Accurately measure, cut, and strip wires according to specifications.
• Crimping and Soldering – Apply correct crimping or soldering techniques to ensure strong electrical and mechanical connections.
• Assembly of Wire Harnesses – Route, bundle, and secure wires into harnesses or looms per design requirements.
• Labeling and Identification – Properly label wires, connectors, and assemblies for traceability and ease of installation.
• Blueprint and Schematic Interpretation – Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to install and wire electrical components.
• Mechanical Assembly – Perform mechanical assembly of subassemblies using hand and/or power tools.
• Safety and Quality Compliance – Follow prescribed safety rules, regulations, and maintain established quality standards.

What's in it for me?

• Competitive pay & annual Pay for Performance structure.
• Opportunity for Overtime pay PLUS shift differential
• Medical, Dental, Vision plan effective on day one.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
• Paid primary and secondary paid parental leave including adoption
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program and more!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen as well as a background check to the satisfaction of the Company.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively.

Basic Requirements:

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required; safety shoes and safety glasses must be worn on the production floor
• Work is performed in a Manufacturing Environment, where prolonged period(s) of standing is required for duration of shift.
• Requires the ability to reach overhead, pull, push, bend, squat, and climb a ladder to perform work.
• Ability to lift 26 pounds occasionally or 22 pounds independently and repetitively.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.

Schneider Electric is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

At Schneider, 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.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay rate of $23 to $24 per hour. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. 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.

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

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

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.

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.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.