Panel Shop Technician 1 - Manufacturing & Installation

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Panel Shop Technician I – Manufacturing & Installation plays a hands-on role in building high-quality electrical control panels for both internal and external customers at Pillar Innovations. This position is ideal for someone with a basic understanding of electrical panels and wiring practices who enjoys working with their hands, learning new skills, and seeing their work make a real impact. You’ll assist with panel assembly, basic repairs, and troubleshooting while becoming familiar with Pillar’s products and services.

The role requires flexibility, including occasional extended hours and limited travel to customer sites, sometimes overnight. If you’re looking to grow your technical skills in a fast-paced, team-driven environment, this is your opportunity to build something that matters.

Responsibilities

General Duties

• Exercise safe electrical practices
• Learn to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Prepare finished control panels for shipment
• Assist with on-site installations as needed
• Learn to perform electrical troubleshooting

Layout & Panel Building

• Learn to measure, layout, and fabricate enclosures according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Learn to prepare and mount din rail and Panduit
• Learn to install terminal blocks and devices
• Learn to label and install tags on terminal blocks and devices

Control Wiring

• Assist with wiring control panels according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Assist with the assembly of control panels and enclosures
• Assist with wire cutting, stripping, and crimping

Working Conditions

• Stand for an extended period of time
• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / crawl / kneel
• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Previous experience and/or education in electrical related work preferred
• Graduate of a technical school with emphasis in electrical work is a plus
• Ability to differentiate color codes
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and shop standards
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools such as pliers, hacksaws, wire strippers, multimeters, drills, grinders, etc.