Wiring Technician - 1st and 2nd Shift

Vertiv Group Corporation; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Anderson, SC seeks a meticulous Wiring Technician – Switchgear to wire electrical components for switchgear systems based on schematics and drawings. You will install, verify, and test wiring, ensuring safe, quality assemblies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong emphasis on reading diagrams and using hand/power tools supports global customer needs. The role requires reading schematics, assembling panels, and adhering to OSHA/NEC safety standards while collaborating with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in electrical wiring, panel building or switchgear assembly preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficient with wire strippers, crimpers, multimeters and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• OSHA/NEC safety knowledge.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Wiring & Assembly: Install and connect wiring for electrical switchgear components based on detailed schematics, diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Component Installation: Mount relays, circuit breakers, switches, busbars and other hardware into enclosures using tools.
• Routing & Terminating: Route, strip, crimp and terminate wires accurately using proper techniques.
• Quality Control: Self-inspect wiring to ensure quality, safety, and code compliance.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Assist functional testing and troubleshoot wiring miswires or faults.
• Documentation: Document completed wiring tasks per production instructions.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain a safe, clean, hazard-free workspace.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Schematics reading

Hand tools

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Multimeters

Power tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-focused Wiring Technician – Switchgear to join our manufacturing team. In this hands‑on role, you will wire electrical components for switchgear systems based on schematics and engineering drawings. Your work will ensure reliable power solutions that support our global customers.

Shifts available

• 1st: 6am‑2pm Mon‑ Friday
• 1st: 6am‑4pm Mon‑ Thursday
• 2nd: 3pm‑11pm Mon‑ Friday
• 2nd: 4pm‑2am Mon‑ Thursday

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wiring & Assembly: Install and connect wiring for electrical switchgear components based on detailed schematics, diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Component Installation: Mount relays, circuit breakers, switches, busbars, and other electrical hardware into enclosures using hand and power tools.
• Routing & Terminating: Route, strip, crimp, and terminate wires and cables accurately and efficiently using proper techniques and tools.
• Quality Control: Conduct self-inspections of wiring to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and code standards.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Assist in functional testing of wiring systems and troubleshoot issues such as miswires or component malfunctions.
• Documentation: Follow work instructions and document completed wiring tasks according to production requirements.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Work safely around electrical components and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free workspace.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in electrical wiring, panel building, or switchgear assembly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in using wire strippers, crimpers, multimeters, hand tools, and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and safety standards (OSHA, NEC).
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, push and pull.
• Perform grasping, handling, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools, equipment, machinery controls, and computer devices as required.
• Safely operate hand tools, light power tools, and rotating equipment as required by the position.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, platforms, and work areas safely as required by the position

Work Environment

• The need to work safely around manufacturing processes and equipment while following all applicable safety policies and procedure
• Varying temperatures, including temperatures occasionally above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• Moderate to high levels of noise in designated production areas.
• Outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, and other environmental elements, as business needs require.
• Welding operations, including exposure to welding arcs, sparks, heat, and airborne particulates in designated production areas.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• None

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:

• Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High‑Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission‑critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $8 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130+ countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.