Electrical Control Panel Builder

About the Company

This company is located in the Carowinds area of Fort Mill and has been in business for 50 years.

About the Role

This position requires strong panel building and problem-solving skills. Additional industrial electrical experience is a plus. Reliability and attention to detail are essential. This dynamic position will involve a wide range of tasks with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• A wiring schematic is provided for panel wiring (no wire lists).
• A layout drawing is provided for component arrangement and mounting.
• Control cabinet sizes range from 30” x 30” enclosures (common) to multi-bay interconnecting free standing enclosures (infrequent).
• Once panel building, sensor installation and machine wiring are complete, the electrician will complete temporary interconnect wiring for testing procedures under supervision.
• This position includes various maintenance and trouble-shooting tasks for plant equipment when needed.
• Out of town / overnight travel is very rare but expected when needed.
• Some overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of previous industrial control panel and machine wiring experience desired.
• Ability to learn and perform LOTO procedures when required for testing or maintenance.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics and basic layout drawings for mounting inverter drives, PLC’s, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, contractors, terminals, etc.
• Understand the use of hand tools, hand crimpers, wire cutters, wire strippers, basic electrical testing equipment (i.e. multi-meter, mega ohmmeter, loop calibrator, etc.).
• Capable of using drill, tap, and knock out punches in mounting of components inside control panels.
• Able to perform point to point wiring of internal components such as terminal blocks, relays, PLC’s, motor starters and drives (VFD’s) utilizing electrical schematics.
• Familiar with electric motor connections for testing.
• Familiar with EMT, Flex and Rigid conduit (will train).

Required Skills

• The employee is required to have or obtain a basic tool kit. Specialty tools are provided (i.e. crimpers, punches, jig saw, etc.).
• Various size and type screw drivers.
• Various size wrenches (standard).
• Various size Allen wrenches (standard & metric).
• Various size crescent wrenches.
• Ratchet and socket set.
• Wire strippers (22 – 10 awg).
• Utility knife.
• Pliers (needle nose & standard).
• Side cutters & snips.
• Multi-meter.
• Half round & flat files.
• Hack saw (blades provided).
• High speed 3/8” drill (bits & taps provided).
• Tap handle (up to 3/8-16).
• Small hammer and punch.
• 3ft Tee Square.

Pay range and compensation package

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.