Paint/Fabrication Associate at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Paint Operators set up and operate manual and auto paint equipment used for painting sheet metal parts on a moving conveyor line. Operators are responsible for loading/unloading, masking/unmasking parts and deburring on the paint chain.

• Read and understand moderately complex assembly drawings, schematics, bill of materials.


• Good understanding of basic shop math and measuring techniques.


• Load and unload parts to the paint chain.


• Mask and unmask parts according to the process sheets.


• Utilizes a wide variety of paint hooks, racks, and measuring equipment.


• Inspect parts for defects.


• Load parts on pallets for put-away and/or shipping.


• Applying a wide range of powder coatings sheet metal per manufacturers specification.


• Ensure all work produced in the paint booth meets customers quality expectations.


• Ensure correct line density is maintained to meet customer demands.


• Establishes and maintains a safe, clean and healthy working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements.


• Maintains all certifications for group(s) and completes all required training.


• Daily 5S is a requirement.


• Performs other duties as requested. Will be responsible to train associates as needed.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color , gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.Paint Operators set up and operate manual and auto paint equipment used for painting sheet metal parts on a moving conveyor line. Operators are responsible for loading/unloading, masking/unmasking parts and deburring on the paint chain.

• Read and understand moderately complex assembly drawings, schematics, bill of materials.


• Good understanding of basic shop math and measuring techniques.


• Load and unload parts to the paint chain.


• Mask and unmask parts according to the process sheets.


• Utilizes a wide variety of paint hooks, racks, and measuring equipment.


• Inspect parts for defects.


• Load parts on pallets for put-away and/or shipping.


• Applying a wide range of powder coatings sheet metal per manufacturers specification.


• Ensure all work produced in the paint booth meets customers quality expectations.


• Ensure correct line density is maintained to meet customer demands.


• Establishes and maintains a safe, clean and healthy working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements.


• Maintains all certifications for group(s) and completes all required training.


• Daily 5S is a requirement.


• Performs other duties as requested. Will be responsible to train associates as needed.