Electrical Assembly and Modification Tech

Sonepar USA • Milwaukee, WI

78d • $23 - $26

About The Position

A career at Viking 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. Viking 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 throughout the Midwest 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. At Viking 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years electrical and/or mechanical background, including warehousing and assembly.
• Strong mechanical and analytical aptitude, along with understanding and basic knowledge of wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Good manual dexterity and experience with power and hand tools, and engraving equipment.
• Strong organizational skills. Able to manage time effectively.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and handle pressure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member; and collaboratively across departments.
• Proficient PC skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook); internet navigation and other PC skills.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Powered Industrial Equipment certification.
• No vision hinderances in relation to color.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assemble projects to the customer's specifications.
• Assist in production of various phases of assemblies, but also be able to produce a turnkey project from start to finish with direction provided by manager.
• Perform light manufacturing of multiple product categories in a fast-paced build shop, following defined processes for manufacturing accuracy.
• Effectively respond to and interact with all levels of Viking team members and other departments, and with vendors.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED