About Williams Sonoma DC

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

In 2021, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ®, an honor which reflects that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 15.1M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi, Arizona, and Tennessee totaling 3.9M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi and Tennessee
  • Manufacturing facilities located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling 861k square feet with over 1,500 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million - $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

The Industrial Electrician II position is located in Claremont, NC. This position is responsible for ensuring that all facets of building maintenance are taken care of by performing preventative and corrective maintenance.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because....

• Monitor, maintain and perform minor repairs, maintenance, and improvements.
• Read, interpret, and implement work orders
• Ability to use a CMMS (work order) system
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, written, and in e-mail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Safety minded in all work performed
• Ability to problem solve/ troubleshoot and understand resources to accomplish tasks
• Capable of gathering needed materials to complete repairs/work orders.
• Accurately track and store the departments inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment
• Supporting continuous improvement within all departments
• Flexibility with work hours and days. (24 hour by 7 days a week operation, including holidays)
• Ability to drive (PID) Powered Industrial Trucks inclusive of people movers and forklifts.
  • Will be required to take WSI certification and pass.
• Assess and resolve a wide array of maintenance issues on-site.
  • Strong Electrical knowledge
  • Lighting both interior and exterior.
  • Understanding of controls
  • Welding
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
• Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make decisions.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.
• Perform preventative maintenance task using tools and equipment.
• Lead, plan, and execute electrical repairs
• Assists other Maintenance Technicians
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: This job description reflects essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the number or types of tasks that may be assigned or reassigned during the conduct of business

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least (10) years’ experience working in electrical maintenance/ construction field or trade schooling equivalent and Journeyman license or higher
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
• Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make decisions.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.
• Willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lift heavy objects, climbing ladders, crawling, etc…

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Trade school or equivalent

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• May need to crawl, climb, and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to operate tools in close proximity to electrical components

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits

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