Equipment Technician

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance (short- & long‑t 

Life insurance for spouse and depend..

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Electric in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced assembler to build electrical panelboards according to customer specs and meet production schedules.

You'll interpret drawings and schematics, operate warehouse machinery, and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 75 lbs. Collaboration with teams and independent initiative are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years electrical and/or mechanical background.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Power Point.
• Understanding and basic knowledge of wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Good manual dexterity with power and hand tools; engraving equipment.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member across departments.
• No vision hindrances in relation to color.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble complex electrical panelboards and combination starters.
• Interpret technical documents including drawings, schematics, and bills of materials.
• Operate warehouse machinery and hand/power tools safely to manage production components.
• Execute physical demands including lifting up to 75 lbs and standing long periods.
• Manage logistics tasks including inventory organization, troubleshooting, and shipping preparation.
• Own production processes independently over time, scaling with department expansion.

Skills

Wiring diagrams knowledge

Electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite: Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. WithinCapital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Position Summary

Build and assemble projects based on customer specifications utilizing wiring diagrams, schematics, work orders and pictures provided. Provide quality products as well as meet the production schedule for all projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble complex electrical panelboards and combination starters.
• Interpret technical documents including drawings, schematics, and bills of materials.
• Operate warehouse machinery and hand/power tools safely to manage production components.
• Execute physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing long periods.
• Manage logistics tasks including inventory organization, troubleshooting, and shipping preparation.
• Own production processes independently over time, scaling with department expansion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years electrical and/or mechanical background, including warehousing and assembly.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Power Point
• Strong mechanical and analytical aptitude, along with understanding and basic knowledge of wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
• Good manual dexterity and experience with power and hand tools, and engraving equipment
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member and collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• No vision hinderances in relation to color

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail] .

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