Production Tech

Founded in 1983, Kele Inc. is a leading distribution, and solutions partner with national reach and a global presence. Built around our customers and powered by our people, Kele provides millions of in-stock parts from more than 300 brands to drive automation & efficiency in nearly every type of facility, from office towers and factories to data centers and hospitals.

Our goal is to empower progress for maintenance managers, engineers, contractors, and all those building the future. We do this by delivering parts rapidly, providing custom assemblies upstream, and offering unmatched support to ensure projects run smoothly and downtime is minimized.

With 12 locations nationwide and headquarters in Tennessee, Kele combines deep technical expertise, rapid logistics, and a solutions-first mindset to help customers simplify supply chains, meet tight schedules, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Kele fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession, empowering associates at every level to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

We are currently hiring for the role of Production Technician.

Summary

As a Production Technician at Kele Inc., you will be responsible for assembling various temperature controls and interface products by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Place parts in specified relationship to each other;
• Bolt, clip, screw or otherwise fastens parts together;
• Cut, strip, solder and mount electrical wire inside enclosures;
• Operate power tools, such as drill press and cordless drills;
• Regularly refer to vendor literature to review wiring diagrams and instructions to complete the assembly process;
• Contact vendors for technical support to complete the assembly process;
• Receive work orders for completed projects;
• Record daily progress in logbook;
• Work at different workstations as production needs require;
• Organize parts to be assembled in a production type process; and
• Confer with Production Supervisor to determine status of assigned projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to performa a few simple tasks and make simple judgements regarding limited variation in work routine or seek additional direction as needed.
• General working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to learn and use company software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and understand correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively with customers or other associates.
• Limited control of own time and work materials; performs simple, routine tasks; may handle small amounts of cash or records; or performs routine procedures according to defined standards.  Close review of work by others. 
• Frequent contact with team members and supervisory staff where contacts are made within the context of standard procedures or practices.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume.  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity to perform keyboarding functions is required. The employee is required to either sit or stand and walk for long periods of time. Required to lift /move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 70 pounds. Requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Kele Companies offers all full-time associates the following benefits and perks:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance ​
• HSA
• FSA (medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement