Staff Tech (3rd Shift)

Schneider Electric; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (with member reward points)

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

Benefit Bucks

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leaves

Well-being programs

12 holidays per year

15 days of paid time off per year

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Operator II to lead and optimize automated cell equipment on our production floor. You will set up, calibrate, and monitor machinery for consistent quality and output, while collaborating with maintenance for improvements.

The role requires hands-on operation, problem solving, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement within a modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn and adapt to new automated systems.
• Proactive mindset—you anticipate issues and take initiative without waiting for direction.
• Clear communication skills to collaborate across shifts and functions.
• Comfort working independently while providing guidance to others on the team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and calibrate automated machinery to support efficient and high-quality production runs.
• Operate and monitor equipment performance, making real-time adjustments to maintain optimal output.
• Perform quality inspections and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure standards are consistently met.
• Partner with maintenance teams and provide input on equipment upkeep and process enhancements.

Skills

Quality Control & Inspection

Total Productive Maintenance

Influencing Skills

Drives for Results

Customer Orientation

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Digital Literacy

Job description

Join our production team as a Senior Operator II and take the lead in operating and optimizing automated cell equipment. This is a hands-on role where your technical skills, problem-solving ability, and commitment to quality will directly impact our manufacturing success.

What will you do?

• Set up, configure, and calibrate automated machinery to support efficient and high-quality production runs
• Operate and monitor equipment performance, making real-time adjustments to maintain optimal output
• Perform quality inspections and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure standards are consistently met
• Partner with maintenance teams and provide input on equipment upkeep and process enhancements

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Quality Control & Inspection — intermediate level; performing inspections and ensuring output meets production standards
• Total Productive Maintenance — intermediate level; conducting routine maintenance and coordinating with technical teams
• Influencing Skills — intermediate level; guiding team members and driving alignment on process improvements
• Drives for Results — intermediate level; maintaining focus on production targets and operational excellence
• Customer Orientation — intermediate level; ensuring quality and reliability that meets internal and external expectations
• Problem Solving — developing level; troubleshooting equipment issues and resolving operational challenges
• Continuous Improvement — developing level; identifying opportunities to enhance workflows and reduce waste
• Digital Literacy — developing level; using digital tools to monitor equipment and document performance

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn and adapt to new automated systems
• Proactive mindset—you anticipate issues and take initiative without waiting for direction
• Clear communication skills to collaborate across shifts and functions
• Comfort working independently while providing guidance to others on the team

What's in it for me?

• Work with cutting-edge automated equipment in a modern manufacturing environment
• Be part of a safety-first culture that values quality and teamwork
• Access to training programs and opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative team that supports your growth and recognizes your contributions

Salary Range: $68k - $102K

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.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 0 per year. 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.

• medical (with member reward points)
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks
• flexible work arrangements
• paid family leaves
• well‑being programs
• 12 holidays per year
• 15 days of paid time off per year

Invest and Plan Your Future.

• 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

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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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