Production Associate I

Schneider Electric; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (15 days/year)

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Production Associate I to support the Switchboard line by forming and assembling cabinetry from sheet metal and materials. You will read blueprints, use hand and air tools, and perform basic troubleshooting on quality and materials issues.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of mechanical assembly experience, and basic computer literacy. The role includes safety training and opportunities for growth within manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and BOMs.
• Ability to lift up to 26 pounds on a regular basis.
• Experience with basic hand tools, air tools, gages, and torque wrenches.
• 1-2 years mechanical assembly experience.
• Computer literacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand simple to moderately complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and schematics.
• Assembles medium sized to very large parts.
• Takes raw material and builds the cabinetry unit structure.
• Performs basic to moderately complex troubleshooting related to quality, engineering, or materials.
• Continuously lifts parts weighing up to 26 pounds with alternative lifting methods as needed.
• Uses a wide variety of hand tools, air tools, and measuring equipment.
• Uses computer system for clocking, prints, BOMs and job specifications.
• Responsible for own product quality and proper measuring techniques.
• Evaluates and performs basic troubleshooting, seeking supervision/engineering when needed.
• Maintains a safe and healthful working environment per OSHA.

Skills

Blueprints & BOMs

Lifting 26 lbs

Hand tools

Gages & torque wrenches

Mechanical assembly

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Air tools

Gages

Torque wrenches

Job description

Production Associate I

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the effective utilization of materials, equipment, and systems in the assembly of simple to moderately complex mechanical products. This position is responsible for the first operation of the Switchboard line and is responsible for taking raw material (sheet metal) and forming/assembling cabinetry.

SKILL (Education, Experience, Initiative and Ingenuity)

• High School Education or GED required
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and BOM’s
• Ability to lift up to 26 pounds on a regular basis
• Experience with basic hand tools, air tools, gages, and torque wrenches
• 1-2 years mechanical assembly experience
• Experience with basic hand tools, air tools, gages, and torque wrenches
• C omputer literacy (Preferred)

EFFORT (Physical Demand, Mental or Visual Demand)

• Must have excellent natural or corrected vision
• Ability to lift up to 26 pounds
• Job cannot be performed alternating sitting and standing
• Ability to perform continuous repetitive motions with hands and arms
• Requires ability to reach overhead, pull, push, and bend to perform work

RESPONSIBILITY (Equipment or Process, Material or Product, Safety of Others, Work of Others)

• Read and understand simple to moderately complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and schematics
• Assembles medium sized to very large parts
• Takes raw material and builds the cabinetry unit structure
• Performs basic to moderately complex troubleshooting, which may include quality issues, engineering issues or materials issues
• Continuously lifts parts weighing up to 26 pounds, using alternative methods of lifting weight if beyond 26 pounds (Includes overhead crane, lift devices, etc.)
• Utilizes a wide variety of hand tools, air tools, and measuring equipment
• Utilizes computer system for clocking start and finish of job, pulling prints, pulling BOM’s and job specifications
• Responsible for own product quality, proper measuring techniques, and tool use and care
• Evaluates and performs basic troubleshooting, and obtains support from supervision, and engineering as needed
• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements

JOB CONDITIONS (Working Conditions, Hazards)

• Safety shoes and safety glasses are required
• Work is performed in an Assembly line environment in a manufacturing plant
• Noise level is within normal and acceptable standards for environment
• Proper use of various hand tools and cutting tools required
• Improper use of sheet metal handling can result in cuts and muscle strains

What's in it for me?

• Comprehensive training on automated manufacturing equipment that builds your technical skill set
• Supportive team culture where safety and quality drive everything we do
• Opportunities for skill development and career advancement within operations
• Stable work environment where your contributions directly impact production success

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.

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.

or this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $15.00 - $21.75 per hour. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime pay and may also include premium pay or differentials, depending on location. 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.

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.

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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.

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