Some say the sky is the limit. When it comes to your career at Schletter Inc., there are no limits.
Some of the best things about working at Schletter are the open and empowering work environment, work-life balance, ongoing training, and our great company culture. Team member benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, a discount meal plan, and a 401k plan.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Opportunities throughout the United States include:
- Administrative Services
- Engineering Services/Drafters
- Production and Distribution
- Sales and Marketing
- Skilled Metal Workers
- Structural & Civil Engineers
- Technical Consultants
- Technical Sales Specialists
Please e-mail your resume to Julia Kotas at HR@schletter.us
Current Career Listings
Marketing Communications Associate >
- Summary
- Schletter, a B2B manufacturer of solar mounting systems, is looking for a new team member in our marketing department. Marketing communications covers a broad range of skills and the current opening is no different in its requirements. Working closely with the other members of the marketing department, the Marketing Communications Specialists will assist in internal and external marketing goals.
Self-motivated, quick-to-learn individuals with strong verbal and written communication skills are a must for this position. Because of the relatively small size of the department, the ability to perform across multiple marketing platforms is critical for success.
Primary Responsibilites
- Create monthly and quarterly communication messages from start to finish – requires writing, HTML, and some graphic design skills
- Create and maintain company blog
- Assist in the development and maintenance of company intranet – some html and graphic design skills needed
- Maintain company literature using Adobe InDesign while adhering to brand standards – writing ability a must
- Work with sales and engineering department to improve existing documents
- Maintain understanding of changing communication techniques and assist in developing new communication strategies with marketing team
- Assist with ad copywriting as needed
Knowledge and Skill Responsibilites
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English, journalism, technical writing or a related field
- Basic working knowledge of Adobe Design Suite
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Microsoft Office
Additional Skills (Preferred)
- Speak and write Spanish and/or German
- Previous experience with SAP a plus
Logistics Associate >
- Summary
- Schletter is a German-based company with subsidiaries in the United States and various parts of Europe. With the experience of 40 years in design and manufacturing of steel and aluminum products, we are today the world’s largest manufacturer of mounting systems for solar power installations. Due to the solar power industry in North America growing at a rapid pace, we are seeking a qualified candidate to join our logistics team.
Primary Responsibilites
- Support the head of logistics with all shipments
- Monitor and record all incoming and outgoing deliveries
- Prepare documents, such as delivery notes, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials
- Schedule trucks for on time delivery
- Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials
- Coordinate import/export of goods
- Coordinate deliveries of company/supplier products to the customer
- Keep track of delivery status and communicate status to accounting department for invoicing
- Prepare paperwork and pull stock for will-call orders
Knowledge and Skill Responsibilites
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
- Internet research abilities
- Time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- 2 years experience in logistics
- Experience with SAP preferred
- Forklift experience preferred but not required
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods
CNC Turret Punch Operator >
- Summary
- Schletter is a German based company with subsidiaries in the United States and various parts of Europe. With the experience of 40 years in design and manufacturing of steel and aluminum products, we are today the world's largest manufacturer of mounting systems for solar power installations. Due to the solar power industry in North America growing at a rapid pace, we are seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a CNC Turret Punch Operator.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- 2+ years of experience on Trumpf, Amada or similar CNC Turret Punches (TruPunch preferred)
- 2+ years of experience reading blueprints
- Able to set up tooling, load programs and setting of machine parameters to ensure optimal performance of the equipment
- Good knowledge of the punching process, able to select proper die clearances based on material requirements
- Must be able to determine condition of tools and point of re- sharpening
- Able to distinguish material types and solid background working with sheet metal
- 2+ years experience with line setup - must be able to manage this process
- Proven measurement and mathematical fraction/decimal conversion skills
- Flexible schedule is required, this position requires shift work as well as some weekend work
- Candidate has to be a strong team player
- Job is fast paced with fast changing priorities
Technical Sales Inside >
- Summary
- Schletter is a German based company with subsidiaries in the United States and various parts of Europe. With the experience of 40 years in design and manufacturing of steel and aluminum products, we are today the world's largest manufacturer of mounting systems for solar power installations. Due to the solar power industry in North America growing at a rapid pace, we are seeking qualified candidates to join our Technical Sales team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients
- Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made
- Support customers with technical advice
- Prepare proposals and sales contracts
- Maintain sales materials and current product knowledge
- Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships
- Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services
- Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up
- Identify and resolve client concerns
- Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals
- Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff
- Handling cancellations or changes in sales order and communicating the changes with the related departments
- Coordinating with order processing for status on orders from production department in ensuring the delivery commitment to clients is met
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Highly proficient level computer skills including Excel and Outlook
- Installation/general mechanical background preferred
- Able to work in fast-paced, self-directed entrepreneurial environment
- Excellent telephone sales personality skills
- Strong persuasive and presentational skills
- Ability to write and edit written materials
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Payroll Administrator >
- Summary
- Schletter is a German based company with subsidiaries in the United States and various parts of Europe. With the experience of 40 years in design and manufacturing of steel and aluminum products, we are today the world's largest manufacturer of mounting systems for solar power installations. Due to the solar power industry in North America growing at a rapid pace, we are seeking a qualified payroll administrator.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for preparation and processing semi-monthly payroll for over 100 employees
- Review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets, calculate work hours for each pay period
- Process pay raises
- Implement, track and deduct all garnishments and other deductions
- Set-up employees in Paychex system, ensure that changes are entered correctly
- Track and implement benefits and 401k deductions
- Work closely with company’s insurance and retirement plan providers
- Maintain employee records
- Filing
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
- Associate’s Degree in Business Administration/Finance
- 2 years experience
- Extensive skills using Outlook, MS Word, Excel and Internet Explorer
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
- Initiative
- Reliability
Office Assistant - Construction >
- Summary
- Schletter is a German based company with subsidiaries in the United States and various parts of Europe. With the experience of 40 years in design and manufacturing of steel and aluminum products, we are today the world's largest manufacturer of mounting systems for solar power installations. Due to the solar power industry in North America growing at a rapid pace, we are seeking a qualified office assistant to support our construction team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate the construction planning and scheduling to support the head of construction
- Prepare construction schedule by studying construction documents and specifications
- Track Company owned ramming equipment in locations across the U.S.
- Maintain overview of travel schedules for construction team
- Schedule Projects on site
- Create offers and order confirmations for ramming equipment in ERP system
- Analyze and resolve problems in order to meet deadlines
- Recommend motivational plans
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- High school diploma required
- Must have a minimum of 2+ years of planning and scheduling experience in the construction industry
- Must be well organized and a self-starter
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
- Proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word, 10-key by touch, Sage and/or SAP experience a plus
- Strong problem solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Structural Engineer >
- Summary
- Schletter is a German based company with subsidiaries in the United States and various parts of Europe. With the experience of 40 years in design and manufacturing of steel and aluminum products, we are today the world's largest manufacturer of mounting systems for solar power installations. Due to the solar power industry in North America growing at a rapid pace, we are seeking a structural engineer to support our engineering team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for implementation of engineering department procedures
- Cooperates closely with members of other departments within the company including drafting and sales
- Guide drafters, review and approve construction drawings
- Prepare construction drawings for sealing by Professional Engineer
- Ensure optimal applications of technology and engineering resources to meet product and customer requirements
- Provide technical direction and guidance to team members such as in house drafters
- Develop practical solutions for construction and design related issues
Additional Responsibilites
- Review third party reports and drawings
- Interact with external consulting engineers and customers
- Aid in the development of new and improved components and products
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Ph.D. preferred
- PE License not mandatory
- Licensed to work in Arizona and/or other states
- Ability to manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities
- Solid and current understanding of engineering technical issues and drafting procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word required
- Familiarity with RISA 3D and other commercial structural software preferred
- Strong operational and project management skills
Engineer in Training >
- Summary
- Schletter is a German based company with subsidiaries in the United States and various parts of Europe. With the experience of 40 years in design and manufacturing of steel and aluminum products, we are today the world's largest manufacturer of mounting systems for solar power installations. Due to the solar power industry in North America growing at a rapid pace, we are seeking a qualified candidate to support our engineering team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for implementation of engineering department procedures
- Cooperate closely with members of other departments within the company including drafting and sales
- Guide drafters, review and approve construction drawings
- Prepare construction drawings for sealing by Professional Engineer
- Ensure optimal applications of technology and engineering resources to meet product and customer requirements
- Provide technical direction and guidance to team members such as in house drafters
- Develop practical solutions for construction and design related issues
Additional Responsibilites
- Review third party reports and drawings
- Interact with external consulting engineers and customers
- Aid in the development of new and improved components and products
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering
- Ability to manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities
- Solid and current understanding of engineering technical issues and drafting procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word required
- Familiarity with RISA 3D preferred
Order Processing >
- Summary
- Schletter is a German based company with subsidiaries in the United States and various parts of Europe. With the experience of 40 years in design and manufacturing of steel and aluminum products, we are today the world's largest manufacturer of mounting systems for solar power installations. Due to the solar power industry in North America growing at a rapid pace, we are seeking a qualified candidate to join our order processing team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for processing all customer orders.
- Enter orders into Sage
- Enter and verify part lists for project orders
- Verify order status and submit to production
- Collect all necessary information from different departments
- Keep track of and apply order changes
- Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and other documents; develop and maintain data
- Compose correspondence/reports
- Filing
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilites
- Supports sales department
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Extensive software skills are required, as well as Internet research abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Stress tolerance
- Experience in reception and secretarial, accounting, and/or related college level courses
Production Shift Leader >
- Summary
- Schletter is a German based company with subsidiaries in the United States and various parts of Europe. With the experience of 40 years in design and manufacturing of steel and aluminum products, we are today the world's largest manufacturer of mounting systems for solar power installations. Due to the solar power industry in North America growing at a rapid pace, we are seeking a qualified candidate to support our production team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of up to 40 co-workers on a morning, afternoon, or night shift
- Lead colleagues by assigning tasks and maintaining a positive work atmosphere
- Track attendance and work hours to report to HR
- Prepare daily productivity reports
- Assemble items as instructed
- Keep work areas clean and organized
- Follow all company rules and policies
- Follow all safety rules and quality standards
- Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
- Prepare product for shipment
- Lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually, or using hoist
- Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Ability to produce quality products consistently
- Ability to follow instructions
- Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Excellent communication skills and leadership abilities
Additional Skills - Preferred
- Experience with CNC machines, welding, punching, bending, sawing
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to lift heavy items