Tech Modifications Specialist - Milwaukee

Tech Modifications Specialist - Milwaukee

There's a place for you at Viking Electric. 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. 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.

Tech Modification Specialist

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job type: Full time

Schedule: 6:00am -2:30pm Monday Friday

Hourly pay: $23.00 - $28.00/hr

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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. Ability 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

Keywords: warehouse, inventory, distribution, flexible, over time, overtime, operations, logistics, motor transport operator, assembly technician, electrical assemblers, mechanical assembly technician, wiring, assembly

What We Offer You

• Great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates: 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).

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.