Mechanical Line Associate

Schneider Electric; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a full-time assembler at our Columbia, SC site. You will assemble mechanical components according to blueprints, use precision instruments, and work with hand tools in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of assembly experience, the ability to read complex drawings, and strong attention to detail. A robust Total Rewards program and collaborative culture accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret complex blueprints and drawings.
• 3-5 years assembly experience required.
• Attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components according to blueprints and specifications.
• Use precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate assembly.
• Use various hand tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• May conduct other duties as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Torque wrenches

Electrical principles

UL requirements

Hand tools

Air tools

Gages

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Assemble mechanical components according to blueprints and specifications
• Use precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate assembly
• Use various hand tools
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

May conduct other duties as required.

Experience:

• Previous experience in mechanical assembly or a related field preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

Must have high school diploma or GED.

This position requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, be reliable, and possess excellent problem-solving skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Hours/Shift: A Shift - Monday - Thursday 5:00am- 3:30pm

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Ability to read complex blueprints and work independently.
• Good understanding of electrical principles and UL requirements helpful.
• Expertise with basic hand tools, air tools, gages and torque wrenches.
• 3-5 years previous Assembly experience required.

What's in it for me?

• Hands-on role where your work directly contributes to product quality and customer satisfaction
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow your skills
• Clear safety protocols and a culture that prioritizes your well-being
• Stable work in a dynamic manufacturing setting

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.

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:

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.

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

For thisU.S.based position, the expectedcompensation range is $16.00 - $24.00 per hour.In addition, this position is eligible for overtime payand may also includepremium pay or differentials, depending on location. 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 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.

This position will be posted until filled.