Wire Lead Technician

About Carrier

Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About this role

The Wire Lead provides technical and functional leadership for wiring operations across multiple production lines. This role serves as the first point of escalation for any wiring issues and is responsible for ensuring high-quality, accurate panel wiring, supporting the development and adherence of standard work, and enabling teams to meet required takt and cycle times so completed panels are delivered on time to the next station. The Wire Lead owns the technical and process side of the wiring stations and is measured on First Pass Yield (FPY) for wiring.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of escalation for any wiring issues across multiple lines, providing timely technical support and driving resolution.
• Provide technical and functional leadership to wiring teams across multiple production lines, supporting consistent practices, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Wire electrical control panels according to schematics, drawings, and work instructions, ensuring correct termination, labeling, routing, and neatness; model best practices for the teams.
• Ensure teams can meet required takt and cycle times within the wiring stations to support on-time delivery (OTD) of completed panels to the next station.
• Support the development of a wiring skills matrix and conduct evaluation and training of team members to build and maintain required skills.
• Support the development of standard work for wiring operations and participate in layered process audits to ensure standard work adherence.
• Drive quality performance measured against First Pass Yield (FPY) for wiring; perform and oversee quality checks (visual inspection, point-to-point verification, continuity/ground checks) and address defects or recurring issues.
• Identify and resolve process bottlenecks, quality issues, or standard work deviations; implement corrective actions and escalate as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company safety standards and electrical best practices.
• Communicate status, issues, and completion updates to supervisors, downstream stations, and other teams.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to wiring methods, tooling, documentation, workflow, and quality.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience wiring industrial control panels (PLCs, motor controls, HMIs, sensors, power distribution, etc.).
• 2+ years of experience understanding of electrical safety practices and ability to work safely around energized equipment when required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of material.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing technical or functional leadership in a manufacturing or assembly environment, including training and coaching others.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality (including experience with or understanding of First Pass Yield metrics preferred).
• Basic computer skills for documentation, work orders, skills matrices, or quality records.
• Technical certificate or associate degree in electrical, industrial technology, or related field
• Experience supporting standard work development and layered process audits.
• Experience with panel shop standards, UL requirements, or similar industrial wiring practices.
• Familiarity with PLC wiring, terminal blocks, wire labeling systems, and common industrial components.
• Prior success improving FPY, reducing rework, meeting takt/cycle times, or improving on-time delivery.

Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
• Retirement benefits
• Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation 
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability 
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment 
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account 
• Tuition Assistance 

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here: Work With Us | Carrier Corporate  The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.  

Pay Range

The hourly rate for this position is between $24.00 - $48.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date. Job Posting Date: 11/10/2026

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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