Otis Elevator Co.
Designs, manufactures, and services elevators, escalators, and moving walkways worldwide.
Assembler
Assemble mechanical components, perform testing, and support continuous improvement.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Assembler position, posted on January 29, 2026, is located at Otis’s Florence, SC facility (1500 Otis Way). The role works the first shift from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday with occasional weekends, and involves assembling pre‑ and sub‑assembly components and performing ground bond testing. • Assemble mechanical components using work instructions (MTS/OFS) and hand tools. • Perform crating, packing, and ground bond testing with PIV equipment. • Execute basic rework to correct identified defects. • Use shop‑floor systems to drive Tier 1, 5S, and continuous‑improvement initiatives. • Participate in Level I OJT, cross‑training for Level II assembly, and daily toolbox meetings. • Apply basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills to ensure product compliance. • Communicate effectively to prevent defects and support cross‑training. • Train teammates on product configurations and cell layouts.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical assembly
- ▸ground testing
- ▸defect rework
- ▸continuous improvement
- ▸cross training
- ▸team training
What You Bring
• Hold a high school diploma or GED; 0‑1 year production assembly experience required. • Preferred: 1+ year manufacturing experience.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸ged
- ▸assembly
- ▸manufacturing
- ▸entry level
- ▸1+ yr
Benefits
Otis emphasizes a diverse, global workforce and a people‑first culture, guided by the Three Absolutes of Safety, Ethics and Quality. The company offers training, leadership development, an Employee Scholar Program, and commits to equal‑opportunity employment and ESG transparency.
Work Environment
Onsite