Electrical Panel Builder

Job Description

Job Description

Assembly of Electrical Control Panels, Junction Boxes and some wire harnesses from prints. This position is responsible for the physical assembly, wiring and testing of control panels for industrial equipment. The Technician will fabricate controls to print, including layout and physical mounting of components to the back panel, wiring of all components, installation of control panel onto equipment, and testing to ensure proper operation. All duties must be performed in accordance with all company policies and procedures.

Role and Responsibilities

• Dimension and layout of back panels and enclosures
• Mounting of components to back panels and enclosures
• Routing and bundling of wire and cables neatly to meet wiring standards
• Point to point wiring of relays, controls, PLCs, I/O Modules, VFDs, Interfaces, & Instrumentation
• Troubleshoot panels as needed to eliminate wiring errors and component malfunctions
• Maintain red line drawing mark-ups of changes required during fabrication
• Communicate red line changes to Engineer or Team Leader for revision prior to completion
• Communicates effectively with all team members, leads, builders, engineers and the Project Manager
• The ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• A high standard of quality and attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Technical school attendance a plus.
• Ability to understand and work from schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and terminology required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, (written and verbally) with peers, management.
• Must be willing to work some overtime if the business need arises.
• Physical capabilities including sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting to 50 lbs.

Skills

Required:

• Must be very detailed oriented and strive to achieve high quality results.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, organize and adhere to written procedures.
• Professionalism, a positive attitude and willingness to work as a team.
• Must be able to simultaneously handle the demands of internal and external customers.

Preferred:

• 2 years experience in a related field
• Graduate of a technical school and/or machine trades apprenticeship
• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire for on-going training and growth in a team-oriented environment

Critical Success Factors:

• Adaptability--Responds to change with a positive attitude and adjusts approach as needed
• Attention to Detail--Scrutinizes all aspects of a project to ensure it is done right the first time
• Collaboration--Embraces and supports cooperation and teamwork
• Engagement--Exhibits a focused, energized and fully involved approach to the work
• Org Commitment--Acts to support the achievement of Company mission and objectives
• Problem Solving--Incorporates a logical approach and technique to finding solutions to problems
• Quality Sense--Displays concern for and actively supports quality programs and practices
• Reliability--Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job
• Results Oriented--Aligns all efforts and resources to achieve desired outcome
• Safety Sense--Shows concern for and actively supports safety programs and practices
• Self-Directed--Performs work without prompting and with minimal supervision
• Technical Expertise--Applies specialized knowledge, skills and judgment to realize work goals
• Time Management--Prioritizes and schedules tasks in order to maximize personal efficiency in the workplace