Continuous Improvement Specialist - Building B
ABB · Pinetops, NC
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist continuous improvement role at ABB (industrial) in Pinetops, NC. In this role as a Continuous Improvement, you will support improvements in production of Instrument Transformers and Indoor & Outdoor products production in ELDS in Pinetops, North Carolina, USA.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, Machining, Welding, Tooling, SolidWorks
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $112k–$154k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 22 continuous improvement openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 21 other live lean / ci postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $86k–$119k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 73%
- Value stream mapping 68%
- ✓ Kaizen 45%
- Root cause 41%
- Six Sigma 36%
- 5S 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Welding, SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: ABB in Pinetops
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- Continuous Improvement Specialist · Lean / CI · Specialist
- 3rd Shift Supervisor · Manufacturing · Supervisor
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responsibilities
In this role as a Continuous Improvement, you will support improvements in production of Instrument Transformers and Indoor & Outdoor products production in ELDS in Pinetops, North Carolina, USA.
The work model for the role is: #LI- Onsite
This role is contributing to our Electrification Distribution Solutions Operation in Pinetops, NC.
Your
Responsibilities
- ◆Design, fabricate, modify, and install mechanical and electromechanical solutions including fixtures, tools, ergonomic assists, poke‑yoke devices, workstations, carts, safety mechanisms, and prototype equipment.
- ◆Collaborate with operators and team members to translate improvement ideas into safe, effective, and durable working solutions.
- ◆Lead or support Kaizen with a focus on layout optimization, workstation design, tooling improvements, ergonomic enhancements, and material/production flow.
- ◆Provide practical build, set-up, and commissioning of new or improved equipment, fixtures, and processes.
- ◆Develop and maintain technical documentation, including CAD models, mechanical or electrical drawings, work instructions, and training materials.
- ◆Train operators, maintenance personnel, and indirect staff during process changes or new equipment startups.
- ◆Ensure all improvement solutions meet OSHA safety
requirements
and ergonomic standards.
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At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to
Continuous Improvement Specialist
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Your Background
- •Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Technology (or related field).
- •Minimum 4 years of experience in fabrication, electromechanical design, maintenance, machining, welding, integration, or related technical fields.
- •Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and experience with 3D printing for prototyping.
- •Solid hands‑on capability to design, build, wire, assemble, and diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
- •Understanding of production processes, quality requirements, material flow, and lean manufacturing concepts.
- •Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines.
- •High attention to detail, willingness to learn new technologies, and good problem-solving mindset.
- •Candidates already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Onsite
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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Health, Life & Disability
- •Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- •Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- •Vision benefit
- •Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- •Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- •Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- •Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- •Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- •Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- •Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- •Employee discount program
Retirement
- •401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- •Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.c
