Technical Modifications Specialist

Own Your Expertise, And Your Future 

At Capital Electric, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust in their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.  

Position Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble projects to customer and/or vendor 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 Capital team members and other departments, and with vendors.
• Participate in and follow all Capital policies, guidelines, and procedures (safety, Anti-Harassment, Ethics, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years electrical and/or mechanical background, including warehousing and assembly.
• Strong organization skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Power Point
• Strong mechanical and analytical aptitude, along with understanding and basic knowledge of wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
• Good manual dexterity and experience with power and hand tools, and engraving equipment
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member and collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• No vision hinderances in relation to color

We offer excellent training, career advancement opportunities, and a competitive compensation package to include vacation time, sick time, full health benefits, 401(k) and more. Capital Electric is an EEO Employer.

About Us:

Capital Electric is The Electrical Distributor of Choice in the Mid-Atlantic region and a proud member of the Sonepar family. Capital Electric delivers excellence in service, products from the finest lighting and electrical manufacturers, extensive application expertise, and customized, comprehensive solutions to our customers.  Altogether, we serve customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia from over 70 locations and from our central distribution center and company headquarters in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Capital Electric is also part of the Sonepar family, an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide.

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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 

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