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General Operator

CEL Critical Power
Williamsburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
CEL Critical Power - Powering the AI Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on the immediate and long-term success of our US business.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft2 facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity.

About The Role:

Reporting to a Production Supervisor this role requires our General Operators to perform their daily work tasks effectively and efficiently to the highest level of Quality / EHS standards meeting specified targets and reporting all issues as required by the company. Full training will be provided to all employees to allow them to progress through their time with CEL.

What You'll Be Doing:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Follow the Company's Quality Control, Environmental, Health and Safety Procedures.
  • Assist in building switchgear panels using schematic, mechanical and general assembly drawings:
  • Carry out preparatory work on switchgear components e.g. cable stripping / label printing.
  • Assist with the mechanical assembly of switchgear frames.
  • Complete the assembly of mechanical components e.g. copper assembly.
  • Complete the assembly of electrical sub-assemblies e.g. wire harnesses and panel plates etc.
  • Assembly and installation of panel door assemblies.
  • Support the wrapping and preparation of finished products for shipment.
  • Lift, carry, and move materials and components (up to 50 lbs.) safely and efficiently
  • Perform tasks that require standing for extended periods throughout the shift
  • Be required to help in other departments as required daily.
  • Maintain area housekeeping standards to ensure a consistent and audit ready state.
  • Ensure waste materials are stored in a safe and efficient manner prior to collection.
  • Any other duties within any associated department as requested by your Production Supervisor.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Have strong EHS and housekeeping awareness.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and as a team player.
  • Well-organized, self-motivated and able to multi-task
  • Previous experience using hand tools.
  • Good aptitude for mechanical assembly.
  • Comfortable working in a physically active role, including standing, bending, and lifting
  • Have a willingness to learn and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to operate material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
  • A dynamic and growing team focused on innovation and excellence

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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