Production Technician

We are looking for a production technician with 1-2 years of electrical or mechanical skills and experience. Would you like to become a part of a team environment in a 4-year-old switchgear facility in Gray Court, SC? If so, we invite you to apply if you have the required skills and experience. Electrical and/or mechanical experience is necessary. This is not a machine operator or assembly line position.

The purpose of the Production Technician is to complete all assigned tasks related to the assembly of products and to ensure all work is performed in a safe, timely and quality oriented manner that meets customer needs.

Position Summary:

The purpose of the Production Technician is to complete all assigned tasks related to the assembly of our vacuum circuit breakers and products and to ensure all work is performed in a safe, timely and quality oriented manner that meets customer needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret work instructions, wiring diagrams and quality control documents.
• Follow technical instructions, interpret engineering blueprints and technical terms.

• Well-versed in blueprints, materials, specifications, and drawings.

• Successfully complete all required training as assigned.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement efforts.
• Safely operate necessary equipment to carry out assigned tasks.
• Complete all assigned tasks in various departments as necessary.
• Comply with all related processes and procedures.

Position Requirements (knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position):

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience desired (not assembly line or machine operator).
• Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints desired.
• Must be skillful using hand tools and material handling equipment.
• Strong commitment to a team environment and works well with others.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Basic computer skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Active Driver's License is required in the event employees need to operate a company vehicle or company equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Standing over 2/3 of time.
• Walking under 1/3 of time.
• Sitting under 1/3 of time.
• Talking over 1/3 of time.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. under 1/3 of time.
• Hearing over 3/3 of time.
• Keyboarding under 1/3 of time.
• Close and color vision over 2/3 of time.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Reading and interpreting instructions over 3/3 of time.
• English and grammar usage skills over 2/3 of time.

Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.