Electrical Panel Builder 2

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Pay: $23.00 - $32.00 an hour, *depending on experience

As an employee of Wagstaff, you’ll enjoy:

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly, site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day

Family-friendly, company-wide events

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Job Summary

Accurately build quality automated equipment by interpreting electrical drawings.

Primary Job Responsibilities  

• Apply knowledge of Wagstaff equipment, associated production flow, and business software to equipment of varying complexity
• Read, understand, and interpret electrical drawings
• Complete quality documentation for equipment production according to department and corporate procedures 
• Accurately estimate hours to complete production tasks
• Consistently meet goals with respect to planned hours and production schedule
• Serve as production level subject matter expert as assigned
• Interface with Designers, Engineers, other Panel Builders, and other personnel as required to effectively build quality equipment
• Build and wire control panels
• Mechanical assembly of power distribution panels, operator control consoles, and so forth
• Install electrical conduit, pull wire, bend and install pneumatic piping, install motors, and perform other associated tasks of building industrial electrical/automated equipment
• Electrically and mechanically test, calibrate, and perform various quality control and process control functions on finished product
• Analyze and troubleshoot systems and electrical issues of varying complexity
• Work with Production team to integrate and make connections with finished electrical panels utilizing best methods and cost effective processes
• Provide feedback to engineers and designers, including the red-lining of drawings and NPR tags, to correct and continually improve equipment design
• Train other team members in support of departmental processes and equipment production methods
• Identify potential design, reliability, and functionality issues and provide possible solutions that minimize impact on productivity, production schedules, and/or the customer
• Independently apply experience and expertise to the creation of internal documentation and procedures as assigned
• Ability to implement effective decision-making in a time-sensitive environment
• Exhibit proficiency, efficiency, and competence in completing assigned tasks
• Demonstrated ability to interact constructively and efficiently with others
• Mentor newly hired employees as directed
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly
• Abide by company policies
• In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required 
• May perform various field service responsibilities, which may involve site visits to assist customers with electrical issues 
• Periodic domestic and international travel required depending upon customer and company business needs
• Other duties as assigned 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years related experience

General Characteristics

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices to production efforts
• Independently evaluates, selects and adapts standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform assigned tasks
• Exercises judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for projects of varying complexity

Technical Responsibilities

• Independently utilizes standard business software applications to improve process flow and production
• Prepares complete quality documents for assembled equipment
• Independently utilizes knowledge of electrical principles to produce high quality equipment and troubleshoot electrical problems
• Independently applies knowledge of electrical codes and standards to equipment production

Leadership Skills

• Coordinates with other panel builders as well as designers, engineers, and members of other departments as necessary
• Mentoring of other panel builders in a limited number of specific areas
• Plans, schedules, or coordinates the production of equipment or activities as assigned

Direction Received

• Receives general direction on assigned tasks. Work is reviewed in accordance with departmental processes and procedures
• Capable of prioritizing and organizing tasks to meet production deadlines.

Communication Skills

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job on Wagstaff premises, work is performed primarily in an adequately lit, well ventilated, climate controlled general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually moderate.  

This job may require occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor. While on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with shop floor managers/employees may be necessary before entering the shop floor, and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud.

This job may also require occasional or more frequent travel to and work at customer sites. While at customer sites, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a construction and/or manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with customer managers/employees may be necessary before entering the customer site, and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required at customer sites. The noise level at customer sites is often loud.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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