Production Associate I

Schneider Electric•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Production Associate I uses materials, equipment, and systems to assemble simple to moderately complex mechanical products. The role performs the first operation of the Switchboard line, converting raw sheet metal into formed and assembled cabinetry. The associate reads blueprints, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and schematics; assembles medium-sized to very large parts; and performs basic to moderately complex troubleshooting involving quality, engineering, or materials issues. The position is responsible for product quality, proper measuring techniques, and care and use of tools. It uses a computer system to clock job start and finish times and retrieve prints, bills of materials, and job specifications. The associate maintains a safe and healthful work environment in accordance with OSHA requirements and obtains supervisory or engineering support as needed. Work takes place on an assembly line in a manufacturing plant. Safety shoes and safety glasses are required. The job involves repetitive hand and arm motions, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and regularly lifting parts weighing up to 26 pounds. Alternative lifting methods, including overhead cranes and lift devices, are used for heavier items. Improper handling of sheet metal may cause cuts or muscle strains. Schneider Electric offers comprehensive training on automated manufacturing equipment, a supportive team culture focused on safety and quality, skill-development and career-advancement opportunities, and a stable work environment. The U.S. compensation range is $15.00–$21.75 per hour, with eligibility for overtime and potentially location-dependent premium pay or differentials. The posting describes this as a full-time position.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and bills of materials.
One to two years of mechanical assembly experience.
Experience with basic hand tools, air tools, gages, and torque wrenches.
Ability to lift up to 26 pounds on a regular basis.
Excellent natural or corrected vision.
Ability to perform continuous repetitive motions with hands and arms.
Ability to reach overhead, pull, push, and bend to perform work.
Ability to perform the job without alternating between sitting and standing.

Nice To Haves

Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Utilize materials, equipment, and systems to assemble simple to moderately complex mechanical products.
Perform the first operation of the Switchboard line by forming and assembling cabinetry from raw sheet metal.
Read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and schematics.
Assemble medium-sized to very large parts and build cabinetry unit structures.
Perform basic to moderately complex troubleshooting of quality, engineering, or materials issues.
Use hand tools, air tools, measuring equipment, and appropriate lifting methods, including lift devices or overhead cranes for items exceeding 26 pounds.
Use the computer system to clock job start and finish times and retrieve prints, bills of materials, and job specifications.
Maintain product quality, use proper measuring techniques, and care for tools.
Evaluate and perform basic troubleshooting, seeking support from supervision or engineering as needed.
Maintain a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including member reward points.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
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.
Company share ownership.
401(k) with match.
Performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms such as Coursera.
Volunteer leave and military leave benefits.