Assembly Technician I

C01 Carrier Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability protection

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an Assembly Technician I in Charlotte to assemble and test products following prescribed procedures. You will safely operate power tools, maintain a clean workstation, and cross-train across stations while contributing ideas to improve productivity, quality, and safety.

The role requires at least 1 year of manufacturing assembly and experience reading blueprints, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety. Overtime and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints, standard work instructions, bills of materials, and precision measuring instruments is required.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing assembly is required.
• 30+ days of experience working onsite at a Carrier facility is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate power tools to assemble components and test products according to procedures.
• Assemble components on time and to quality specifications.
• Identify improvement areas and communicate changes for productivity, quality and safety.
• Maintain clean workstation and assist with department housekeeping.
• Demonstrate high standards of productivity, quality and safety; willingness to learn multiple stations.
• Overtime and weekend hours may be assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manufacturing assembly

Safety awareness

Tools

Power tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About this role

As an Assembly Technician I, you will assemble and test products by following prescribed procedures, safely using power tools to build components on time and to quality specifications. You will also maintain a clean workstation, help with department housekeeping, and cross-train on multiple stations while contributing ideas to improve productivity, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate power tools to ensure precise assembly, prevent defects and minimize risk of injury
• Performs a variety of functions following prescribed procedures in product assembly and testing.
• Assemble components as required on time and according to quality specifications.
• Identify improvement areas and effectively communicate ways to implement change.
• Maintain the cleanliness of workstation and assist with entire department housekeeping.
• High personal standards with regards to productivity, quality, and safety.
• Willingness to learn multiple stations within the department.
• Overtime and weekend hours may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 30 + days of experience working onsite at a Carrier facility
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing assembly
• 1+ years of experience reading blueprints, standard work instructions, bills of material, and precision measuring instruments

Preferred Qualifications

• Good communication skills relative to supervisor and other related departments
• Exceptional customer service skills and a great teamwork
• Solid mechanical background
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for benefits, including: Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives Retirement benefits Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation Disability: Short-term and long-term disability Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account Tuition Assistance

Pay Range

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.00 - $30.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date.

Job Posting Date: 11/4/2026

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.