Carrier Excellence Technician

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Time Off and Leave: vacation/sick/pvac

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an entry to mid-level Manufacturing/Onboarding Support role in Charlotte, NC. The role supports onboarding activities, helps drive 5S and continuous improvement events, and contributes to the implementation of visual workplace standards across floors and areas.

You will assist with audits, coaching, and sustaining improvements daily. The position emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in a high volume, high complexity manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds; capable of bending, stooping, standing and squatting.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and training activities for new employees, including specialized trainings and recertifications.
• Coordinate and drive 5S and CI initiatives; plan activities, facilitate events and ensure standard methods.
• Help design and implement visual workplace standards such as floor labels, signage and markings.
• Sustain and measure improvements by auditing 5S, tracking CI metrics and promoting waste reduction and safety.

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.

Role Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and training activities by assisting with onboarding of new employees, conducting specialized trainings (Braze, Fall Protection, PIV, etc.), coaching new and existing employees, and assist with annual recertifications.
• Coordinate and drive 5S and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives by planning activities, facilitating events, supporting teams and ensuring standard methods are followed across the organization.
• Support visual workplace standards by helping design, create and implement floor labels, signage, and markings to clearly define work areas, material flow, safety zones and 5S standards.
• Sustain and measure improvements by auditing 5S, tracking CI metrics, coaching employees and promoting a culture of waste reduction, safety and operational excellence.
• Help lead and support Kaizen and Cx (Continuous Improvement) events by assisting with planning, facilitation, follow-up actions and documentation to ensure improvements are implemented and sustained.

Role Purpose

This role supports the implementation and sustainability of operational excellence initiatives across the organization. This role coordinates and assists with 5S, CI, Kaizen, and Cx events; helps develop and apply visual workplace standards such as floor labels and signage; Supports onboarding and training activates to reinforce standard work. The role also contributes to auditing, tracking, coaching, and follow-up to ensure improvements are effectively implemented, maintained and embedded into daily operations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• 1+ year of experience in a high volume, high complexity, manufacturing environment
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time along with routine lifting of items that typically weigh up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, stand, and squat

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of 5S standards and visual workplace practices, including floor labeling, signage, and workplace organization.
• Physically capable of working in a fast-paced, stop-and-go manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task effectively.
• Alert, dependable, and safety-focused.
• Knowledge of parts and materials required for production operations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to make quick decisions in support of a process-oriented operation.

Benefits

• 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 $24.00 - $48.00 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: 10/30/2026

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.