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. This role performs the first operation on the Switchboard line, converting raw sheet metal into formed and assembled cabinetry. The position involves reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and schematics; assembling medium-sized to very large parts; and performing basic to moderately complex troubleshooting related to quality, engineering, or materials. The associate is responsible for product quality, accurate measuring, and proper tool use and care, and seeks support from supervision or engineering as needed. The role also involves using computer systems to record job start and finish times and retrieve prints, bills of materials, and job specifications. Work takes place on an assembly line in a manufacturing plant. Safety shoes and safety glasses are required. The work involves repetitive hand and arm motions, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and regularly lifting parts up to 26 pounds. Overhead cranes and lift devices are used for heavier items. Schneider Electric describes a supportive, safety- and quality-focused team environment, with training on automated manufacturing equipment and opportunities for skill development and career advancement. The expected compensation range for this U.S.-based position is $17.00–$24.83 per hour. The role is eligible for overtime pay and may include premium pay or differentials depending on location.

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 regularly.
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

Use materials, equipment, and systems effectively to assemble simple to moderately complex mechanical products.
Perform the first operation on 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 involving quality, engineering, or materials issues.
Lift parts weighing up to 26 pounds and use overhead cranes, lift devices, or other alternative methods for heavier items.
Use hand tools, air tools, and measuring equipment.
Use computer systems to clock job start and finish times and retrieve prints, bills of materials, and job specifications.
Maintain responsibility for product quality, proper measuring techniques, and tool use and care.
Seek support from supervision and engineering as needed during troubleshooting.
Establish and maintain a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements.